Once upon a time, out of nowhere a car appeared and headed straight for Mal Bennett. 'Long time, no see,' the engine roared, and the clanging muffler agreed. The car embraced Mal, really soul-kissed him, then said 'Farewell,' tossing him back onto his beloved, sacred lawn.

“His was cancer of the left lung; she had lost two breasts. Her grey eyes narrow…”

“When Flynn was drinking, the sun shone brighter, evening breezes were cooler, t…”

“Death was surely not an ephemeral interloper; its lasting effect was grating an…”

“Before our vacation, the idea of keeping a diary and scribbling my thoughts on …”