The Rental

The Rental

At first I refused to leave the house in a robe in front of the new neighbors, and now it hangs open while I take out the trash.

Liberado

Liberado

The old man strolls down Avinguda Gaudi, shopping sack in hand, unburdened by clothing. He seems perfectly decent with his trim, white beard and hairless torso.

My Brother, the Salmon

My Brother, the Salmon

He’s swimming upstream again, dogged and lean, ready to spawn his latest ideas. I wonder aloud if perhaps he doesn’t need to have all the answers.

Iron Shoes

Iron Shoes

My parents, Olive, and I arrive at Uncle Don’s Memorial cookout after a day spent laying flowers at graves.