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The power of possessions

I saw him drive up at the diner as I was finishing my coffee inside. Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, September 12, 2012 10:57 am

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Pigs and people

I watched them. It was new. A bowling ball. An old bowling ball. Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, September 5, 2012 10:56 am

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Food for thought

A farmer in Iowa plants corn in May, fertilizes in June, and three months later, spends 21, 18-hour days harvesting his crop. Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, August 29, 2012 9:19 am

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Labyrinth

Navigating toward his destination, Dan brushed precariously close to such creatures that make men tremble. Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, August 22, 2012 10:07 am

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The call

She glanced at her cellphone, resting on the table, as if somehow that would make it ring. It was 8 p.m. Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:27 am

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Farm shops

They are the corporate board meeting rooms. Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, August 8, 2012 9:50 am

Opinion

Married to our conveniences

The wind picked up as the clouds rolled in. Big, black ominous clouds, blotting out the sun, reaching to the heavens, twirling like cotton candy. ... Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, August 1, 2012 11:19 am

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Loose change

He pulled up in front of the Waldorf in his black Lexus and stepped out amidst the cameras. Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, July 25, 2012 9:22 am

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An apology to corn

Dear Corn: I am sorry. I am so sorry. But I want you to know, as I stand here and gaze at this shell of ... Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, July 18, 2012 9:48 am

Opinion

All the world’s a stage

SCENE 1—Careful, now. Watch yourself. Remember, it’s fancy here. Read more

by Rex Alphin, Thursday, July 12, 2012 11:50 am

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