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The Complete Life of Ben Auzik

by Mark C. Wallfisch January 1, 2022

January 1, 2022

Ben didn’t know the actual words that came from Maude’s mouth. All his brain heard was, “You gave…

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Christmas

by Mark C. Wallfisch December 23, 2021

December 23, 2021

My neighbor Denise told me that a month ago she happened upon an outdoor ceremony downtown for the…
Thanksgiving

by Mark C. Wallfisch November 12, 2021

November 12, 2021

“Yes, my mother made it like that, and, in fact, her mother did, too,” Les told Michael. “So…
Finally

by Mark C. Wallfisch October 15, 2021

October 15, 2021

“Can we please leave at 6:30?” my partner Harvey asked me plaintively. “That’s way too early,” I told…
From the Editor – A Fictional Editorial for Our Times

by Mark C. Wallfisch September 17, 2021

September 17, 2021

As I sit at my desk writing to my many loyal readers of the beloved National Patriotic Monthly,…
Dixie Blues

by Mark C. Wallfisch August 20, 2021

August 20, 2021

“Hey Earl, you wanna take a road trip? Gonna see Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, ‘n’ Florida.” “When…
Critical Race Theory

by Mark C. Wallfisch July 29, 2021

July 29, 2021

A conversation between two neighbors of mine was fascinating. Republican Roger attempted to bait Democratic Bill by saying,…
Creative Writing

by Mark C. Wallfisch July 16, 2021

July 16, 2021

“My son is separated from his wife, who rents a room from me.” That was the first line…
Courthouse

by Mark C. Wallfisch July 2, 2021

July 2, 2021

It was a stuffy, summer day in the courthouse, and I had two appearances to make. First, I…
Speeding

by Mark C. Wallfisch June 18, 2021

June 18, 2021

An EKG monitor displayed the electrical activity of the failing heart of the old man who was strapped…

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