Joe St VincentNovember 1stI sit at a pub in Bar Harbor, Maine with a book. I sit outside only because the cold is not on my mind. Cold is quieter when I’m sad. Or…Nov 16, 2022Nov 16, 2022
Joe St VincentWhat’s a Girl to Say? (Fiction)Marci said, “I quit,” and Anthony laughed. They were both laughing now. “How am I supposed to say it?” she asked.Oct 17, 2022Oct 17, 2022
Joe St VincentFrom My Booth, Cherry Peak (Fiction)From my booth, I can see Cherry Peak among the hills. This morning, Cherry Peak is covered in a light mist, so I cannot see it. I wait for…Oct 17, 2022Oct 17, 2022
Joe St VincentThursday, October 13thMisery is a feeling I’d forgotten since having arrived in Paris. So, when misery came, I was surprised — it had been a while. I was…Oct 17, 2022Oct 17, 2022
Joe St VincentMy instructor bounces around the class for hours without a hint of tiredness.On day one, I mark Alliance Française on my map. I stride Northeast on Rue des Écoles past Université Sorbonne which is celebrating its…Oct 2, 2022Oct 2, 2022
Joe St VincentSeptember 26thMy excuse for going to Paris couldn’t be a woman. I knew too well how disastrous that could be. So I signed up for a French class instead…Sep 29, 2022Sep 29, 2022
Joe St VincentSeptember 24thIt’s not easy being the most desirable person at the boarding gate. Fortunately, that is burden I never need to carry. This was…Sep 29, 2022Sep 29, 2022
Joe St VincentWrong About LoveI’ll never tell Sarah that I love her. I’ve found that erring on the side of caution in love leaves feelings less hurt. Besides, now’s not…Sep 29, 2022Sep 29, 2022
Joe St VincentThe Rodent ChroniclesLiving in forested suburbia feels, at times, like watching a documentary about nature’s struggle to survive. We humans are just as…Aug 25, 20221Aug 25, 20221
Joe St VincentinTell Your StoryI Found a Dead Body in the Water TodayI found a dead body in the water today. I thought they were still alive. I thought it was a joke. Someone died yesterday in the river too…Aug 9, 2022Aug 9, 2022
