Dark-Eyed Nicholas 

      "....She could see why Marie would be interested in him. And… yet…. See, dear Marie hadn’t grown up with the kid...." 

 

Minnesota Snow Noob

    "...... As I passed, studying this predicament in sympathy, I saw the driver peering out at me. In the shadowy interior of the car, the driver appeared to be a frustrated young woman. So I pantomimed...."

 

Salter and the Frozen River 

    "...During the winter, no one walked along the banks of the river. It was too cold. But Salter walked. Salter walked along the river every day, because he needed to clear his head..."

 

How I Learned to Tolerate Vegemite 

    I would have taken time traveling seriously a lot sooner, if eating vegemite wasn't part of the deal.