Daily Archives: May 25, 2014

Against Hanna’s will, a smile spread unevenly across her features. Gone were the dark clouds surrounding her pale eyes. Her voice was stirring, audible, and she no longer, with ivory knuckles, hugged her knees protectively against her fear, her vulnerability. … Continue reading →

Dying leaves scuttle along the sidewalk in front of me as I walk along a Chicago street after dusk. I’m following me. The wind is up off the lake. I have on a battered trench coat with the collar pulled … Continue reading →