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Thumbtacks
On a Friday at the beginning of December, one of us found a box of thumbtacks on the bookshelf under the cork board where weekly assignments were…
May 4, 2024
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Joe Willey
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McDonald's
We greedily split the pile of food, laying out the fries on the torn and greasy bag, and stuffed our mouths with bites from the sandwiches we held in…
Apr 26, 2024
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Joe Willey
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The Cadillac
For a long time, we stood there, shielding our eyes from the glare of the hood.
Mar 9, 2024
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Joe Willey
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We Saw the Blood
He looked at us with surprise just before he let his head drop to swing in cadence with the teacher’s gate.
Oct 26, 2023
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Joe Willey
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The Brawl
We were panting and plastering cheap Burger King napkins on cuts, scrapes, and split lips when the three police cars entered the parking lot in a brazen…
Sep 1, 2023
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Joe Willey
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One True Love
The congregation grew quiet as Maypo, the prodigal husband, staggered toward the preacher.
Jun 24, 2023
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Joe Willey
Just Like Ronnie Milsap
He may have walked away from Nashville, but Nashville clung to him like rhinestones on a Nudie suit.
May 12, 2023
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Joe Willey
The Funeral
There was a lot to remember, and she patiently lay there like a piece of waxed fruit.
Apr 19, 2023
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Joe Willey
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The Fall
He stomped with the quick, short steps of a flamenco dancer and the sound of a thunderclap.
Apr 11, 2023
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Joe Willey
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