Monthly Archives: April 2019

Two weeks ago, I spoke to a friend of mine who, at the age of seventy, is dying. We met over forty years ago because he was a frequent customer in my grandparents’ tavern. My brother and I were fascinated with Paul because he was very entertaining, especially to young children. We were mesmerized as he removed his glass eye and placed it on the bar next to his beer – a magical trick more real to us than any…..

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