Short story about novice monk going to elder monk for advice

A prose piece on the topic of beauty that was inspired by a poem.

A short story about a group of soldiers set in France towards the end World War II

Three short writings associated with the subject of Buddhism

Creative non-fiction piece about a family myth, ancestors, memory and the truth.

Short story about a man who believes that author George Saunders stole his notebooks when they were roommates in college.

A non-fiction piece regarding once in a lifetime experiences.

Essay about being diagnosed with colon cancer and what happened afterward.

Essay about being middle aged and unemployed during The Recession.

Short story about a group of people who lived together during the late 1980's-early 1990's and a character named Dirtbag

Short story about a teen and how he became the leader of his gang.

Essay about the day and what happened when a mouse appeared in an inner city in-school-suspension classroom.