This collection of short stories revolves around the lives of small town folk meeting life events head on with unpredictable results. About Stewart A self-centered woman is dissatisfied with herself, her life, and what she considers a mundane marriage. A father raises a son alone. A college student leaves for Viet Nam. A tough little lady pops in and out of all their lives with her wit and wisdom. The Lady Named Lou A retired school teacher takes in a handyman. Will the people in town notice? Would they in your town? Whether she's safe or sorry, whether he's reprehensible or reliable, the situation develops into a romantic comedy of errors. Squirt's Kite Award winning short story about a teenager and his kid brother building a very special kite.