Archive for June 2007

The Work Issue: Wrapping it Up

Posted to 400 Words News on 15 June 2007, with no comments so far.

Our almost-year of Studs Terkeldom has to come to an end sometime. Luckily, it’s going to culminate in the release of 400 Words, Issue 3—the Work issue. But before that can happen, I have to catch up with all the incredible stories you’ve sent. So: the last day for submitting pieces for the Work issue [...]

Acquisitions Associate

Posted to Work on 14 June 2007, with 3 comments so far.

by Vanessa—Age 28—Jacksonville, FL I went to college because I didn’t want to be working in the fast food industry in my fifties. I left my mom’s house at sixteen and began working as a line server at the Old Country Buffet. I manicured the salad bar from nine in the morning until eleven at [...]

Twins

Posted to Autobiographies on 12 June 2007, with 2 comments so far.

by Paul—Age 56—Santa Rosa Beach, Florida My brother’s face is almost mine, a mirror image really though I’d argue that his head is squarer. Look at the pictures closely, you’ll see. Mine is a tall rectangle. That’s me on the right. I think? I can’t say the same about our personalities. While I lean toward [...]

One

Posted to Work on 11 June 2007, with 2 comments so far.

by Mark—Age 36—Evanston, IL I am a manic-depressive, and I have always had trouble working. Currently I live in a subsidized housing program and recieve disability, and I choose to spend my time making art. But throughout my younger years I endured one stressful job after another. When I was fourteen years old, I caddied [...]