Entries from January 2009

January 18, 2009

Satchel in Salina

This story was originally published over at seamheads.com.
SATCHEL IN SALINA
By Scott Simkus
 
He was late.
            The fried chicken was already served, a toastmaster had spilled his guts and five dozen acne-challenged boys were getting antsy.  School Superintendent Philip Falk, who had nearly put everybody into a mass-coma by sharing a few words of scholarly encouragement [...]

January 15, 2009

Interview: Bill James

I pay three dollars each month to be “friends” with Bill James. This isn’t the first time I’ve traded money for companionship, and it probably won’t be the last. As you know, I’m not afraid to open up my wallet if I want something bad enough, and if I’m short on cash: I’m not opposed [...]