Archive - Kirk Sheppard

I was grateful that the Amazon delivery arrived in one of those generic boxes that doesn’t show you what’s inside.

Oct 11

Across and Back

Oct 4

September 2026

Why Are You All Up?

I grabbed a hand sanitizer at Bath & Body Works recently called “Book Loft.” I was looking forward to a scent of well-worn books, a little leather, some…

Sep 27

I felt my body tense as the host began pushing the tables next to me together.

Sep 20

Sean’s Breakfast

One of my neighbors ordered DoorDash three days ago.

Sep 13

A Labor Day reflection on book sales, childhood pig auctions, and building a creative life around the things you're actually good at.

Sep 6

August 2026

I remember my first horror movie.

Aug 30

A weekend road trip back into the world of professional wrestling

Aug 28

Aug 26

I started wearing suspenders recently.

Aug 23

All week, I hovered the “Leave Group” button on the Kings Island Season Passholder Facebook page.

Aug 16

The line was short.

Aug 9

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