Nancy Townsley reflects back twenty years ago to when she married her husband in a remote part of Alaska, and the rich and colorful characters they encountered.
Risen Apes: All In
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “All In,” Park and his high school buddies get together for their annual poker event, plus a story about the Dead.
Risen Apes: Grandpa Windsong
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Grandpa Windsong,” Park, surprisingly, gets invited back for a second job interview.
The Present Moment Is a Gift to Unwrap and Embrace
Nancy Townsley shares her story about turning 64 and spending time with her 91-year-old dad; having thoughts and discussions about life and legacies and death.
Risen Apes: Personal History
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Personal History,” Park applies for a job and has an interview, his first in thirty-five years.
Risen Apes: Pot of Gold
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Pot of Gold,” Park talks about frugality, storytelling in public, and Greyhound buses.
Angel Boy and Reenie
Adam Strong writes in his latest essay about his thirty days at Charter Rivers Hospital that included electroshock therapy, and his relationships with Angel Boy and Reenie.
Risen Apes: Comfort Zone
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Comfort Zone,” Park talks about how best to inhale pot, and stints at state institutions over the years.
My High School Friend Is Gone, but Won’t Be Forgotten
Nancy Townsley eulogizes her high school friend who recently passed, celebrating her and her life, and reflecting on time spent back then and since graduating in May 1975.
Risen Apes: Cloud Nine
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Cloud Nine,” Park talks of a “friend’s” passing, overdoing mescaline, and rating shrooms.