Sarah’s face the first time she saw an avocado was pricelist. South American food is much stronger in flavor than British cuisine, so it took her time to adjust. It looks different as well, and her first glimpse at a bright green avocado was a clear refusal. None of us could get her to try […] Read more

Even though I am 100 years old today, I don’t feel it mentally. I am tired physically and I have to walk with a cane and I watch my blood sugar and eat right. Gotta be nimble for the ladies, yes? Ha, ha, cough, cough. I don’t like wallowing in memories of the old days, […] Read more

I am the commander of the Armies of the North and General of the Felix Legions. I, Maximus Decimus Meridius am loyal to Marcus Aurelius the true emperor. As husband to a murdered wife and father to a murdered son, I will have vengeance. If not in this life, then in the next.     […] Read more

I think it’s what you don’t choose that defines you. Your family, your neighborhood, your city. Most of us take pride in these things, or in any accomplishment. Cities wrapped around bodies, wrapped around their souls. This block has been my home since I was born, and the people in the neighborhood are my people. […] Read more

Thought about what you said to me the other day, about my painting. Stayed up half the night thinking about it. Something occurred to me and I fell into a deep, peaceful sleep and haven’t thought about you since. Do you know what occurred to me? You’re just a kid. You don’t have the faintest […] Read more

The hardest thing for me was leaving the life I still loved. We had it all. And we were treated like movie stars with muscle. Our wives, kids, mothers and everybody rode along. I had paper bags stashed in the kitchen filled with jewelry. I had a sugar bowl full of coke next to the […] Read more

At Great Bay Community College, we believe in the reciprocal nature of engagement. Whether students meet remotely or face-to-face, everyone is encouraged to work with their community through various volunteer activities. In addition, we encourage them to take responsibility for their learning and to recognize if they need help and how and where to get […] Read more

There is somethin’ special about a wide-open prairie under the stars that brings out the best in me. All I need is a good horse and the finest Handcrafted Leather Boots.   […] Read more

Harry. The Boy-Who-Lived. I forgot you were here. I’d introduce you, but word has it you’re almost as famous as me these days. Standing there on the bones of my father. My, how lies have blown up your legend, Harry! Shall I divulge how I truly lost my powers and the way it really happened […] Read more