After Dinner Conversation: Philosophy

Acceptance

October is the rainiest month of the year, the most unbearable month of the year. It is unbearable for those who need to leave the house to go to the bank, the market, the bakery. I had to go to the bank, to the market, the bakery. And I didn’t have anyone to go for me, of course. But I didn’t have a car and I depended on the weather to cooperate. The bastard was stubborn. Sunday, rain. Monday, rain. Tuesday, rain. Wednesday, rain. I was already upset. Thursday, rain. Friday, a miracle, the sun came out.

I left home with a new lease on life. I needed to buy bread. I walked through the streets with the speed of a hare. In the store windows, the fancy clothes of various brands

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from After Dinner Conversation: Philosophy

After Dinner Conversation: Philosophy1 min read
From the Editor
We are continually evolving, and this issue is no exception. We have added a “Special Thanks” section at the end of the magazine for financial supporters. Long story short, literary magazines have three funding legs: paid subscriptions, arts grants,
After Dinner Conversation: Philosophy1 min read
Special Thanks
After Dinner Conversation gratefully acknowledges the support of the following individuals and organizations. Anonymous, Marie Anderson, Ria Bruns, Brett Clark, Jarvis Coffin, Rebecca Dueben, Tina Forsee, Deb Gain-Braley, David Gibson, Ron Koch, Sand
After Dinner Conversation: Philosophy2 min read
Author Information
Julia Meinwald is a writer of fiction and musical theatre and a gracious loser at a wide variety of board games She has stories published or forthcoming in Bayou Magazine, Vol 1. Brooklyn, West Trade Review, VIBE, and The Iowa Review, among others. H

Related