PinnedFictionish: A noteFictionish is my campfire, a place where I share stories. These tales, woven with threads of truth and rich embellishments, capture moments…Apr 11Apr 11
My wife’s approach to cancer teaches me to be a better personOver the 22 years of our marriage, my wife’s dedication as an oncology nurse — often working exhausting overnight shifts — has not only…Apr 12Apr 12
Pillow problemsGrowing up, my cousin was my best friend. We were born less than a year apart and naturally became each other’s first friend. No one else…Apr 11Apr 11
Get to the choppaAfter a surgical procedure, my doctor told me to lay low for a week. Being a college student with his first taste of living on my own, this…Apr 11Apr 11
Fictionish: Sitting in cars with boysWe were exposed to drugs at an earlier age in the city. The same was true for cigarettes, alcohol, and sex. Our conservative parents tried…Apr 11Apr 11
Fictionish: This monkey’s gone to heavenEarlier this century, a Tibetan monk was scheduled to be executed in China. We will come back to that in a minute.Apr 11Apr 11
On Italian Cuisine in AmericaTo define Italian cuisine in America, we must first look at the history of Italy itself and distinguish it from its Italian-American…Apr 11Apr 11