Lovely, but I miss a form for even so short a piece as this. I confess it isn't purely a "slice of life," but it's so close that I feel a little deprived -- which is actually a compliment.
In its form, this story reminds me of Dybek's poem "Bottle Caps." I love dybek's writing, and have for years. He inspired me through undergraduate and MFA creative writing programs, and I still follow him. I love those moments of insight, clarity.
What a gem. Thanks.
Lovely, but I miss a form for even so short a piece as this. I confess it isn't purely a "slice of life," but it's so close that I feel a little deprived -- which is actually a compliment.
Stuart, you just keep on doing it. And what you do is very good for me.
Thanks!
Ouch. So very, very true.
For Woody -- Ah, the name hints at a prequel, a sequel, or just leaves one wanting more. That's what happens with your work. Thanks.
In its form, this story reminds me of Dybek's poem "Bottle Caps." I love dybek's writing, and have for years. He inspired me through undergraduate and MFA creative writing programs, and I still follow him. I love those moments of insight, clarity.
In my mind, there's no one who rivals Dybek in writing about the elusive moments of childhood--as portrayed in this small wonder.