Walker: i love living right next to the highway. it's so convenient. at the first threat of atmospheric river, i'm biking my way d...

  the mist hits the four corners of the backlawn garden party. faded brown-green in the middle. wrought-iron pretzel chairs, bars, and small...

  Jen R: wait, i recognize that woman under the damp shower cap. me: the lunch lady? all lunch ladies look the same, it's the dull light...

  Jen R: it's better in high school. me: that sentence has never been true. Jen: all those grilled-cheese sandwiches your mom gave you i...