Joyful! A Novel 1.4
The doctor's appointment was then, and this is now. Which, quite honestly, could be going better. The goddamn drive-thru at DeLuck's Burger has been under construction for nearly a month.…
Joyful! A Novel 1.3
I had to see my physician, Dr. Macleod, the other day. He is a good doctor, a bit younger than me, but not by much. At least he's not straight…
Joyful! A Novel: Part 1.2
At the risk of sounding rancorous, the best word to describe the various social circles among school staff is cliques. Not only for its denotative meaning of being an exclusive group; I…
Joyful! A Novel: Part 1.1
The last time I told someone I was a history teacher, I couldn't decide what the expression on his face meant. With his head tilted back, an embarrassed grin stretched…