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Posted on April 16, 2018 by Jeff Covey · 2 Comments

Farewell Facebook

My writing surges up and down a sine wave. I have years when I clutter the calendar with posts and years when the lights are still on but the stage sits empty. It’s now April and my last post went up at the end of August, so you might think it’s been another dry year.…

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Posted on August 30, 2017August 29, 2017 by Jeff Covey

Ancient Aliens

Who built the Colosseum? If you're hesitating, don't. It's not a trick question. The Romans built the Colosseum. It was commissioned by Emperor Vespasian around 70 C.E. as part of the reclamation of the land taken for Nero's "Golden House". It was one of several building projects that followed the suppression of the Jewish Revolt…

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Posted on August 19, 2017August 19, 2017 by Jeff Covey

Alternative Histories

President Trump accomplished something this week that must elate him. Most days, his name will come up at some point. Now, for the first time since November 9th, every friend or stranger you meet brings him up before saying “Hello”. I’m housesitting in Brooklyn, and a neighbor chatted with me while I watered the garden…

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Posted on August 17, 2017August 16, 2017 by Jeff Covey

Top Men

Lee stared at the checkerboard tiles of the coffee shop floor until they grew crisp and unnatural and he didn't really see them, every thought draining from his head. A long-forgotten cup sat cold beside him. A pair of legs appeared. He followed them up and found Mike looking down at him. He managed a…

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Posted on August 10, 2017August 10, 2017 by Jeff Covey

Language PSA: Spanish and French

On our way to England last May, Al and I went on a typical cruise ship excursion to Rouen. Our guide played hide-and-seek on a rushed tour of the cathedral, then we had an hour to ourselves before we had to get back on the bus. It was a perfect chance to let Al experience…

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