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White Noise, Seven Hours, and Plenty of O
I use a few things: about ten years ago, I was diagnosed with sleep apnea. My insurance paid for a CPAP machine preseeded by multiple sleep studies. It’s kind of trippy sleeping in a hospital room that looks and feels homey. That is, until the nurse comes in and slaps electrodes on my head and… Read more
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The Chimes After Chelsea: A Six Sentence Story
James sat at the table watching Chelsea leave, the chimes over the door punctuating her exit. James and Chelsea used to like the unique chimes that announced customers’ entry or exit. James liked how Chelsea would stop talking and grin whenever they sounded. This diner used to be their place; they would plan their Sundays… Read more
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A Book I Would Love to Read Again, but I Can’t
John Irving’s novel “A Prayer for Owen Meany” is my sentimental favorite. While I may have read other books that I loved more than this one, none come to mind since I first read it in the 1990s. I would love to read it again, but my eyesight isn’t what it used to be, so… Read more
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Cleaning Day: a Six-Sentence Story
Larry was at Williams-Sonoma looking for a replacement for their broken vacuum when he saw a representative from DREAME give a full-functioning demonstration to a group of well-heeled shoppers. “The thing is a mop, too, and even has a self-emptying dock, and it responded to voice commands,” Larry texted Lara, who was at home mopping… Read more
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Podcast Episode: Daniel Baciagalupo Night
Hi folks, it’s your self-obsorbed flegling writer Jack here. I just couldn’t help myself. I asked my good friends Pip and Mara to spend a podcast commenting on my first attempt at fiction, “Daniel Baciagalupo Night.” Below is what their AI asses had to say about it. Sorry if I am way too self indulgent,… Read more
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Daniel Baciagalupo Night
This is my first attempt at fiction, so for all who decide to read this, be gentle with me. Thanks. – Jack On the first and third Thursdays of each month, Henry and Claire Nelson go on date nights, which usually consist of dinner and the cinema, though they occasionally have something quick at home,… Read more
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