Father’s Retured

Although it’s not as commonly seen today, most people have come across the curious sight of sneakers tied together by their laces and tossed over power lines, dangling high above the street. It’s a strange and somewhat mysterious image that pops up in both urban neighborhoods and suburban areas. I used to assume it was…

The sky over the small coastal town was a bruised purple, heavy with the promise of a deluge that would eventually wash away the remaining heat of summer. Twenty years ago, on a night much like that one, I found myself navigating the treacherous curves of the old county highway. I was young then, exhausted…