“That weekend the city blushed with a great heat wave but on Monday it rained, cooling the ache in the street’s burn.” — Daniel Amory Chicago Copy Share Image
“You know, sometimes I think this is just not it,” he said, his glasses flashing from the early night’s light. He turned… — Daniel Amory Attorney Copy Share Image
“There have been times I have thought some dreams should never be dreamt, but I would hate a world where that was… — Daniel Amory Chicago Copy Share Image
“Don’t you think most of those kids think too much about who got an A or a B when they were in… — Daniel Amory Copy Share Image
“Really, nobody was there?” I asked. “Well, nobody important,” he said, putting his glasses back on and blinking.” — Daniel Amory Blinking Copy Share Image
“The stars glittered in the sky and as the number of people at the party grew there were merging conversations and laughter… — Daniel Amory Astronomy Copy Share Image
“One of the professors told me last week that he feels bad teaching with the way the economy is now. ‘What’s the… — Daniel Amory Academics Copy Share Image
“Do you want to achieve something or do you just want to make money?” asked a nearby man in a white shirt… — Daniel Amory Copy Share Image
“Look, girls know when they’re cute,” he said. “You don’t have to tell them. All they need to do is look in… — Daniel Amory Adventure Copy Share Image
“She loves swimming,” said Ellen, who I knew had been a competitive swimmer in college. Ellen looked in the rearview mirror at… — Daniel Amory Chicago Copy Share Image
“This is so funny,” said Ellen, noticing the seating arrangement. “Isn’t this funny? Tom, come sit next to Robin. Griffin, sit next… — Daniel Amory Copy Share Image
“I don’t think I’ve ever referred to any girl I dated as my girlfriend. I think that would freak me out. Even… — Daniel Amory Adventure Copy Share Image
“I remember when I was twenty-five,” he said. “No client comes to you when you’re twenty-five. It’s like when you are looking… — Daniel Amory Adventure Copy Share Image
“Should I have a doughnut or my disgusting cardboard?” asked Gwynn, as she drew up languidly before me at a study table… — Daniel Amory Cardboard Copy Share Image
“That night, there was a sliver of a moon over the des Michels farm. Jean put his horse in the stable after… — Daniel Amory Cello Copy Share Image
“It was a generation growing in its disillusionment about the deepening recession and the backroom handshakes and greedy deals for private little… — Daniel Amory Chicago Copy Share Image
“Shortly before school started, I moved into a studio apartment on a quiet street near the bustle of the downtown in one… — Daniel Amory Chicago Copy Share Image
“I’ve officially turned into a loser,” she whispered cynically. “I’m looking forward to going home and having cereal for dinner and walking… — Daniel Amory Chicago Copy Share Image
