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Little Stories: The Bogus Middle Initial
How my second grade teacher opened a big can of worms by trying to modify my name. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup, and more!
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Little Stories: The Special Fork
How I sent coded messages while setting the table for dinner.
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Little Stories: The Incriminating Matzo Butter Stain
Half a century later, evidence of my snacking sin still persists. Plus a recipe and a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
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Little Stories: Rain on My Birthday
How a lie my father told me became a lifelong ritual.
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Little Stories: The Christmas Tree
A tale of mixed holiday messaging.
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Little Stories: The Fire Chief and the Bedroom Door
Plus a Lowen's Pharmacy sign update!
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Little Stories: The Underwater Subway
How I completely misunderstood what my father was telling me about an upcoming trip.
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Little Stories: How Gerbils Changed My Worldview
Without meaning to, the little rodents taught me an important lesson.
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Little Stories: The Crosby-Cosby Connection
For years I was convinced that the two performers were somehow linked.
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Little Stories: Pete Rose, Witnessing a Record, and Me
How a very flawed big league ballplayer taught me an important life lesson.
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Little Stories: Meeting My College Roommate
A man who knew what he wanted.
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Little Stories: My First Time Fishing
A formative experience, one detail of which still speaks to me.
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