The Way It Isn’t

by Walter Cummins

Originally published on September 3, 2009

…He remembered his silences…unable to stop thinking of Valerie…He hadn’t encouraged Valerie to leave Les but did nothing to change her mind, wanting her free even though he wasn’t. And when she was, Lydia was the one who asked him to go, telling him she couldn’t live with a man who ignored her.

Riding the Dog: A Look Back at America by Thomas E. Kennedy

by Walter Cummins

Originally published on October 22, 2008

“Tom Kennedy enjoys a unique perspective for writing about America. He has spent half his life in Europe, primarily Denmark, and has traveled throughout the world. But he retains his American citizenship and makes frequent trips back to the U.S., staying in close contact with family and his many friends in this country. This international context enriches his observations.”