5. Louis
Souvankham Thammavongsa
May 29 2025
My neighbors across the hall have gotten a new dog. He barks all day during working hours when he is alone at home. There is a sign on their door. And it says he has anxiety ...
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Best Friends Forever
Best Friends Forever
Souvankham Thammavongsa
A five-part column in which the author decides, somewhat against her better judgment, to go out and find a new friend
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4. The King
Souvankham Thammavongsa
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I have an event at work to go to, but I don't want to get there early. I have a work friend, and tell him to meet me at my place. I want my friend to come with me because I ...
3. The Barista
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I live in a building where there are a lot of young people. I hadn’t noticed, until the fire alarm went off, and we were instructed to leave the building. Everyone was young, ...
2. Speed Dating
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My dad is driving me home. His girlfriend is sitting on the front passenger seat. At least they are the same age, I tell myself. I am glad to be in the back seat not driving, ...
1. Introduction
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I wake up in the morning and look up at the ceiling. There’s a light fixture there that I want to replace, but I haven’t got around to doing that. My dad worries about me. ...
