Cat’s Cradle

Cat’s Cradle

“He was supposed to be our commencement speaker,” said Sandra. “Who was?” I asked. “Dr. Hoenikker—the old man.” “What did he say?” “He didn’t show up.” “So you didn’t get a commencement address?” “Oh, we got one. Dr. Breed, the one you’re gonna see tomorrow, he showed...
A Confederate General from Big Sur

A Confederate General from Big Sur

The girls had come from a small college somewhere in eastern washington, and at first they allowed their attentions to be taken up by college and post-college types, mostly the clean-cuts. then as the girls grew more sophisticated, as they acclimated themselves to the...