It was colder than Joe expected as he walked from the elevator to his Lexus. He was wearing his zippered sweatshirt, olive cargo shorts, and sneakers. When he started the engine, he turned the heat to 78 before changing the radio to Maddog Sports. He heard the howling of the wind as he approached Interstate […]
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Amid the starlight was the ever glow of the moon, that mother of the sky watching over every beating heart, steady and true. She was reflecting off the backyard pond, splashing down its watery white-silver glow, illuminating the houses surrounding her. And in the distance, the trees were silhouetted against the deep, dark sky. “So,
“Hello,” she said, picking up the kitchen phone. “No. Not yet. Yes, they’re both here. Okay, let me just give it to him and I’ll meet you at Neiman’s in about twenty minutes.” Upon hanging up, my mother walked into the dining room, picked up a large white Macy’s box, and dropped it on my
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Just the sight of the blue waters, the feel of the sea breeze, and the warmth of the sand under your feet are enough to let your everyday cares fly away. The expanse of the ocean has a way of helping put everything into perspective. The soothing roar of the crashing waves sings a gentle
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Three o’clock in the morning can seem glorious. It’s quiet. It’s eternal. And all problems are on hold. When I was in my twenties 3 a.m. meant I had been out drinking in New York City and was happy to make it back to my apartment with no visible signs of stupidity (i.e. lost wallet,