the very stuff you've been looking for … like finding a purple rock in a world of plain gravel

August 21, 2015
by John Shouse
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the half dollar

I grew up in Mexico, Missouri. Mexico is a small town just a bit northeast of the center of the state. The two houses that I called “home” for my first 18 years were near to the campus of a … Continue reading

August 20, 2015
by John Shouse
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on the porch, with peaches

Jon held the door for the old man as he stepped out onto the back porch. Carl carried a couple of glasses of sweet tea and Jon followed with a small plate with some sliced fresh peaches.  He had stopped … Continue reading