Punk Chicken: And Other Tales

This collection of stories is about life on the streets and the true spirit of humanity in the face of adversity. It’s about the guy that hangs out in front of the supermarket with the big black dog asking for spare change. It’s about that kid with the spiked Mohawk and the rat on his shoulder. It’s about hitchhiking in unfamiliar territory and about being cold and lonely. It’s about squirrels and dolls and . . . oh hell, it’s a little slice of life as seen from a park bench or the side of the highway or even from the sidewalk, looking up at the world with a child’s eyes. The characters in these stories survive by their own wits, the occasional generosity of the more affluent in whose shadows they live, and a certain amount of dumb luck. Based on the author’s personal experiences, they offer vitality, boldness, and outrageous humor. Rich with compassion, Punk Chicken is about patience and love and people with hopes and dreams—the angels who inhabit the streets of America.