Kendall Defoe
Bio
Teacher, reader, writer, dreamer... I am a college instructor who cannot stop letting his thoughts end up on the page.
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Stories (520/0)
National Coffee Day!
You knew that I was going to write about this one, didn’t you? You knew that this one is right up my particular alley… I heard that Friday, September 29, 2023, was going to be the official National Coffee Day in North America (there is also the International Coffee Day on October 1st, and I will write a little more about the java joy to come). And I was ready for it.
By Kendall Defoe 7 months ago in Feast
Death: A Love Story?
As many of you long-time readers know, it was recently my birthday. In my piece “50”, I talked about how I did not feel any different about the turnover. I did not feel like I had crossed a line. It was just another day for me – work, exercise, and the like – and I did nothing special…except have a video call with the family. They made sure that I got to see the cake that I would never taste, with the candles indicating my incredible age. My brother bothered me again about his devotion to the Toronto Maple Leafs (“This is the year!” – right…); my nephew and niece missed me; and my mother enjoyed a bit of wine. Maybe a little too much…
By Kendall Defoe 7 months ago in Journal
50
Fifty years old... I have decided to actually just sit and write here and then finish this on my actual birthday (from Sunday to Monday). My family will be speaking to me after work, and I also have no intention of discussing my special day with the people at the college (they can give me a gift, but that's it). This is all about my feelings about my day.
By Kendall Defoe 7 months ago in Journal
Food Report No. 132
From the files of the Dark Hunters (Hudson Walter X’s Reports): Since the crisis occurred, I have kept as accurate a record as possible of the changes that have taken place within the greater society and the world as a whole. Notably, I have seen the worst possible behaviour in my neighbours and friends and responded by trying to bring a level of sanity and decency back in our lives, with or without assistance. Naturally, this has been a very difficult task, especially for a man who once was responsible for nothing more challenging than guiding high school students towards a brighter future through discussion, reviews of transcripts, and stating the plain facts about their skills. But we have made it this far with many successes, more than I could have imagined. The only difficulties that remain lie with utilities, plans for our return to the cities, clean-ups and hunting, and, of course resources.
By Kendall Defoe 7 months ago in Fiction
- Top Story - September 2023
Good RiddanceTop Story - September 2023
This began with a message from home. My brother and I have been sending each other messages on WhatsApp for some time now. Often, we talk about family, friends, politics, and just about anything that comes our way that we think needs a chat. The other day, my brother sent me a link to an article with the title: “Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner removed from Rock Hall leadership after controversial comments”.
By Kendall Defoe 7 months ago in Beat
The Account
“I see,” said the manager, as he put the phone down and looked at the patron very carefully. Mr. Vanier was a patient man, working his way up the bank for over ten years until they finally decided he would suit them more favorably “running the whole show” – the owners’ phrase – instead of handling individual bank loans or opening and closing accounts. There was much to be said for the new job. The hours were brief and he did not have to deal with as many problems back in his private office. There had once been a bank robbery at a branch nearby, but the robbers made the mistake of leaving behind a bandanna, a set of keys (were they for a car? He could not remember), and several eyewitnesses who could recall what they sounded like and wore within a week of the heist. There was nothing to worry about here. Everything was fine.
By Kendall Defoe 7 months ago in Fiction
Drug Dealers vs. Banks
I have odd thoughts when I think about where my money goes. I do not spend money on drugs...well, not illegal drugs. And yet, I still have no money. All that time saving and being (nearly) careful with my cash, I thought that I would be doing better than I am. So, why did this happen?Hmm...
By Kendall Defoe 7 months ago in Humor