S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Expiration Date,” Park talks about quitting booze and depending on friends (and his dog) to get by.
Risen Apes: Higher Power
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Higher Power,” Park talks about A.A. and a cross-country RV trip with his buddies Tank and Brad.
Risen Apes: School Daze
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “School Daze,” Park recalls his time at Evergreen State, which coincides with the college’s debut.
Risen Apes: Signposts
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Signposts,” Park sifts through old boxes of ephemera and reflects on characters from his life.
Risen Apes: Back Pages
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Back Pages,” Park looks through photos and recalls a few characters from his life.
Risen Apes: Working From Home
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Working From Home,” Park talks about his home, which was also his grow house, before pot was legal.
I’ve Had It With You Guys
I’ve had it with you guys. We should see other vernacular formulas. And now, like a carefree sociopathic widower, I’m excited to get out there and try new things.
Risen Apes: Hitchin’ a Ride
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Hitchin’ a Ride,” Park writes about seeking out his favorite edibles and picking up hitchhikers.
Risen Apes: Happy Endings
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Happy Endings,” Park illustrates instances over his life that prove Rule No. 1: Better lucky than good.
Risen Apes: A Friend Indeed
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “A Friend Indeed,” Park talks about friends over the years who have extended goodwill to him.