What The Nose Remembers
What The Nose RemembersThe founder of a famous perfume/cologne brand has an interesting way of creating new scents for his company. He writes down important…
Jonathan Carroll
May 13, 2019
Gravity and the flirting that never dies
Gravity and the flirting that never diesTwo old women are eating fish together. It’s a fast food restaurant and they’re sitting at the window table. But neither is looking out…
Jonathan Carroll
Dec 24, 2014
The Dogs of War — Ukraine
The Dogs of War — UkraineFrom a friend in Poland who can’t vouch for the story, but it’s great anyway:
Jonathan Carroll
Mar 22, 2022
Funny for hire
Funny for hireMany years ago I met a famous comedian who liked the humor in my books. They asked if I had ever considered writing for a comedian. I said…
Jonathan Carroll
Oct 23, 2020
Once Upon Your Time
Once Upon Your TimeSomeone told me a story they’d heard from someone else, so who knows if it is true. But the idea of it keeps rolling around in my mind…
Jonathan Carroll
Sep 6, 2020
My Sandwich — a love story
My Sandwich — a love storyOn the subway there’s a couple that won’t stop kissing. They’re standing by the door, dining on each other. Kiss/smile/ kiss/ smile — it’s…
Jonathan Carroll
Sep 4, 2020
Finding Your Cup — a commencement address
Finding Your Cup — a commencement addressOnce upon a time, my young son and I were contentedly chewing pieces of bubblegum. Without thinking, I blew a big bubble. He looked at me…
Jonathan Carroll
Aug 10, 2020
Romancing the Crab
Romancing the CrabHer girlfriend ask why she broke up with him.
Jonathan Carroll
Aug 10, 2020
An Unread Diary
An Unread DiarySometimes unread books on a shelf are as good as a diary entry to jog the memory. You look at the spine of a novel you bought twenty years…
Jonathan Carroll
Aug 9, 2020
The True You
The True YouThe beautiful woman running to catch the bus. She looks wonderful — chic clothes flying, her hair all over the place, a kid’s smile on her…
Jonathan Carroll
Aug 6, 2020
A Moment Later
A Moment LaterCarefully watch the look on peoples’ faces one moment after they say goodbye to each other. That first look “alone” tells you a lot about…
Jonathan Carroll
Aug 3, 2020
Maybe
MaybeIn the beginning of their relationship, both proceeded as if they had entered a very dark room and were sliding their hands hesitantly up…
Jonathan Carroll
Aug 1, 2020