Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Great Regulars: Alexandria, 1953

by Gregory Djanikian

You could think of sunlight

from Garrison Keillor: The Writer's Almanac: Alexandria, 1953 by Gregory Djanikian

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Cranberry-Orange Relish
by John Engels

A pound of ripe cranberries, for two days

from Garrison Keillor: The Writer's Almanac: Cranberry-Orange Relish by John Engels

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Grapefruit
by Ted McMahon

My grandfather got up early to section grapefruit.

from Garrison Keillor: The Writer's Almanac: Grapefruit by Ted McMahon

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The Hero's Luck
by Lawrence Raab

When something bad happens

from Garrison Keillor: The Writer's Almanac: The Hero's Luck by Lawrence Raab

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Manners
by Howard Nemerov

Prig offered Pig the first chance at dessert,

from Garrison Keillor: The Writer's Almanac: Manners by Howard Nemerov

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Middle School Band Concert
by Christine Rhein

Their uniforms--starched white shirts,

from Garrison Keillor: The Writer's Almanac: Middle School Band Concert by Christine Rhein

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My Father's Football Game
by David Wagoner

He watched each TV game for all he was worth, while swaying

from Garrison Keillor: The Writer's Almanac: My Father's Football Game by David Wagoner

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