He takes a personal day. Third Wednesday of every month.
Drives three hours each way. Gets forty minutes in a booth.
The man across from him has his hands, his eyes, his sense of humor.
Has fifteen years left on his sentence.
Has never explained why he did it.
Still.
Paul D’Arcy tells stories. All real. Most brief. You can read more at pauldrc.com.
superb.
Thank you, Joanna. Your support means the world to me 🙏
congrats on story of the week-welll worth a reread-read. i love the multiple meanings of ‘still’ and multiple ways ‘has’ is used. Agile and skillful. x
Awww shucks, Joanna. ❤️
Thank you so very much.
A movie scene in so few words…touching!
Thank you so much. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it.
Really good. A lot of meaning packed in 50 words.
Hey, thanks Colby, I appreciate you.
Great story, Paul!
Thank you so much, Laura.
Amazing as always, Paul.
Thank you, Alyson.
You are ever so gracious, as always. ❤️
I’ve been inside those places. Hardly anyone ever explains why, especially to the ones they love. Sometimes they can’t even explain to themselves. Those are just recollections your piece awakened here. Emotions you evoked.
Thanks, Nick. – and you’re right….hardly anyone ever explains Why – not even to themselves
Brilliant piece!😁⭐️
Thank you, Lisa Marie 🙏
I somehow missed this when it ran, Paul. You are the master. So much to unpack in this. Bravo.
Well, thank you, Carol. I appreciate your feedback – as always ❤️
I really like reading your work, this one is powerful…
Thank you so much, Cynthia.
Congrats on story of the month!
Thank you, Joanna. You’re my biggest fan and I love you for it. ❤️