When a Scruffy Little Dog Refused to Let an Old Woman Disappear

own version of booth four right now? Who have you been meaning to call? Who have you convinced yourself is fine because thinking about their loneliness hurts too much?”

Silence settled over the room like a blanket.

“Instead of telling me what you would have done,” she finished softly, “go do it for someone who’s still here.”

She sat down. No one clapped.continue reading …