My Wife,Edna,and I were married on December17,1939.A week later,it was almost Christmas,andI’d spent most of my small savings on our weddingand honeymoon.I had no prospect of income anytimesoon because I worked for a...
It was five days before Christmas,and the calé where Iworked in northern California glowed with strands of red andgreen chili peppers.Holiday music played over the sound sys-tem and my coworkers excitedly discussed t...
He entered my life 20 years ago,leaning against the door-jamb of Room 202,where I taught school.He wore sneakersthree sizes too large and checkered pants ripped at theknees.Daniel,as I’ll call him,though that was not...