In a sentimental monologue, great grandpa Tommy says farewell to his grandson and two great grandchildren as they drop him off at the docks to board ship for a circumnavigation cruise. A 750 word short story.
Lust turns to love when an Englishman meets a beautiful Asian/American student. This is a relationship/romance story, with a good sprinkling of full-on sex and a touch of humor.
A man visits the grave of a little-known silent movie actress, as he has been doing for years. She was not his wife, but he has a history with her. There is a twist at the end.
A Story in the Manatee Bay Universe
George Cunningham, a Manatee Bay High School teacher suffering from acute gymnophobia comes back from vacation and discovers that the State Educational Standards committee requires all students in the school system must attend swimming lessons to graduate and that the only pool available is within the grounds of the local naturist resort. His only options are to peel or resign.
This story follows ch. 3 & runs parallel to ch. 4 of The New Swimming Hole.