Couples
Our Town – February 11, 2021
The Soupster encounters a mysterious, loving couple.
Read MoreOur Town – August 14, 2014
The Soupster sees it all work out in the end.
Read MoreOur Town – November 1, 2012
Only 25 and Tim felt he was in a whole second life. He, alone, had to take care of 16-month-old Hazel as a single Dad for the next three days. Three days could be 30 diapers that would need changing. Could be more than 30. He shuddered. That morning, Tim’s wife Gretchen left town on…
Read MoreOur Town – May 17, 2012
The Soupster’s head throbbed as he tried to remember what it was he had just been thinking about. He was walking down Lincoln Street, happy with himself and his thought, when it took flight. “I hate when that happens,” the Soupster said, quoting television. Crossing the street ahead of the Soupster, coming at him from…
Read MoreOur Town – April 9, 2009
Having escaped fires, snakes and sharks down under, the Soupster was glad to be heading home. After scanning the plane for familiar faces, she found her seat and settled back to enjoy the last leg of her long journey. The plane was de-iced, and took off into the night sky. “Have a look at this,”…
Read MoreOur Town – March 26, 2009
“Know what I’ve noticed?” asked the Soupster as, across the restaurant table, his friend Gina crammed her face into a Chipotle chicken wrap. “There aren’t any power couples in Our Town.” “Chowper Rusples?” Gina seemed to say, as a dollop of Chipotle slipped from her lip. The Soupster handed Gina his napkin. “You know, power…
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