I spotted him from a distance, sitting on the bench under the bridge where he always used to sit. As I walked up, he turned his head. I raised my eyebrows, opened my mouth, tilted my torso forward and pointed at him. He smiled. “Hello, Carl,” I said. He nodded and smiled and said, “Hello.” He […]
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Car Talk
Mon, 7 Jun 2010, 06:51 PM (-06:00)
He’s back from college and hasn’t driven a car in a long time—certainly not a standard.  So a little practice was in order.  Driving here, driving there.  Going to get something to eat, going to the hardware store. So we’re in the car, and he’s at the wheel.  And it’s a new car.  (Yes, I […]