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Crimes of the Face
Crimes of the Face
My father was a careful man. He taught us to count our change before leaving a store, check the tires on our bikes before taking them out…
Jonathan Carroll
Jul 14, 2019
Purple
Purple
Late afternoon. The café is crowded but that’s okay because I like to stand at a counter with wake-up coffee and watch the world from…
Jonathan Carroll
Apr 2, 2018
The Dogs of War — Ukraine
The Dogs of War — Ukraine
From a friend in Poland who can’t vouch for the story, but it’s great anyway:
Jonathan Carroll
Mar 22, 2022
Funny for hire
Funny for hire
Many years ago I met a famous comedian who liked the humor in my books. They asked if I had ever considered writing for a comedian. I said…
Jonathan Carroll
Oct 23, 2020
Once Upon Your Time
Once Upon Your Time
Someone told me a story they’d heard from someone else, so who knows if it is true. But the idea of it keeps rolling around in my mind…
Jonathan Carroll
Sep 6, 2020
My Sandwich — a love story
My Sandwich — a love story
On the subway there’s a couple that won’t stop kissing. They’re standing by the door, dining on each other. Kiss/smile/ kiss/ smile — it’s…
Jonathan Carroll
Sep 4, 2020
Finding Your Cup — a commencement address
Finding Your Cup — a commencement address
Once upon a time, my young son and I were contentedly chewing pieces of bubblegum. Without thinking, I blew a big bubble. He looked at me…
Jonathan Carroll
Aug 10, 2020
Romancing the Crab
Romancing the Crab
Her girlfriend ask why she broke up with him.
Jonathan Carroll
Aug 10, 2020
An Unread Diary
An Unread Diary
Sometimes unread books on a shelf are as good as a diary entry to jog the memory. You look at the spine of a novel you bought twenty years…
Jonathan Carroll
Aug 9, 2020
The True You
The True You
The beautiful woman running to catch the bus. She looks wonderful — chic clothes flying, her hair all over the place, a kid’s smile on her…
Jonathan Carroll
Aug 6, 2020
A Moment Later
A Moment Later
Carefully watch the look on peoples’ faces one moment after they say goodbye to each other. That first look “alone” tells you a lot about…
Jonathan Carroll
Aug 3, 2020
Maybe
Maybe
In the beginning of their relationship, both proceeded as if they had entered a very dark room and were sliding their hands hesitantly up…
Jonathan Carroll
Aug 1, 2020
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