Although he was proud of his son for discovering his identity so early in life, Sutherland had worries. While he was fine with whatever a seven-year-old thought gay was, probably not much different than what other nine-year-olds thought of close friends, he didn’t have much faith in the youth of Polk County Public Schools. They… Continue reading Bully
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Drifter
He would always be an outsider in this sleepy mountain town, but he’d stay a while. The innkeeper and his daughter were keen to take his money, no matter whence it came, and no one gave him any trouble. His reputation proceeded him. Annette, who spoke a little English when she had the nerve, brought… Continue reading Drifter
Role Model
When they were children, Jill’s little sister copied every aspect of Jill. She chose her favorite foods by her sister’s inclinations. She followed every hobby — piano, karate, theater, video games, origami, track, underage drinking — and came out as lesbian, right at the same time. “I actually am,” Jill said sternly, and her sister… Continue reading Role Model
Abridged
His main duty was to sweep the front porch every morning and every afternoon to keep out the fleas. Mary Lou bought several cases of lima beans. They ate nothing but for years. The children found a set of false teeth in the yard. No one ever found out whose they were, but they became… Continue reading Abridged
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