I overheard the most fascinating conversation in a coffee place. I was dying to know the real story, but I didn’t dare ask. I acted like I was reading on my phone. Two men came in and sat down at the next table, saying they were wondering if …

Four women are planning a trip to Iceland in a cafe. They are unfolding maps and looking at their phones. One says I want to see the volcano. Another says but it is not erupting anymore. Maybe we should wait and see if any volcanos are erupting the …

I mostly really hate the holidays. So many fake people who are generous one month a year. So many people who donate on a credit card to make them feel better but are still short to the clerks in the store. And the kids. They’ve been convinced …

Everyone has an Oxford story. We always called it the Ox. Going to the Ox? I just saw that it’s for sale. Five million dollars. It’s not open 24 hours anymore. There used to be no locks on the doors, and that was the proof they never …