Jim CoeThe teacher orders a prompt,a device to ignite our creative neurons. This kindly intention might suggest the use of a birthday, a favorite dessert, a first car among…2 min read·Feb 25, 2024----
Jim CoeGary and JackGary saw seven dogs seated around the card table, he listened to “The Weight” as we wait for the collie to match, raise, or fold. Lady and…2 min read·Jan 22, 2024----
Jim CoeNOVEMBER’S TEXTUREThe wale of a corduroy calendar hikes along herringboned pavement, hears unshaven whiskers scratch toddler’s fingerprints, watches soles1 min read·Jan 20, 2024----
Jim CoeCarly Came of Ageduring the seventies, a period when American men began to favor the double-knit fashion of synthetic fabrics such as “leisure suits.” I…2 min read·Sep 9, 2023--1--1
Jim CoePilgrim Without a MapOctober is her holy month, as the sun subsides and the days thin toward Samhain.1 min read·Oct 28, 2022----
Jim CoeThe Book of Changes on the BeachJasper smiles out loud, lips as silky as the long-grained cotton once raised on coastal plantations near Edisto. He laughs like he holds…2 min read·Oct 27, 2022----
Jim CoeWHAT COLOR IS SUSPENSE?She removed her lipstick with a napkin leftover from the morning croissant at a midtown Chock Full O Nuts. No point in attracting unwanted…1 min read·Oct 27, 2022--1--1
Jim CoeA Screaming Comes Across the SkyThe same scurry of youthful squirrels that explored this back yard in April still chase one another this morning.2 min read·Oct 21, 2022----