Author: David B. Such

David B. Such is a left-handed mechanical engineer with four decades of experience with turbines and other machinery. He also enjoys reading, writing, drawing, and gardening while living in the foothills of Colorado where, contrasted to his work environment, he appreciates close connections with natural surroundings. His essays, poetry, and drawings have appeared in Weber – The Contemporary West, Stonecoast Review, Gulf Stream Literary Magazine, and many others. Visit David at dbsuch.wordpress.com.
The One Dollar by David B. Such

The One Dollar

A light tap on the hotel room’s wooden door invites me to investigate. I am away on business in Newport News, Virginia, Room 203. I cross the musty brown carpet that sports faded yellow swirl patterns. Through the fisheye lens, I see a thin Indian man glancing left and right. As ... Read More
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Driving for Gopher

Driving for Gopher

“Is this the way they do business in Alabama?” I grab the black plastic knob attached to the end of the lever, shift the transmission into gear and bounce the truck forward. I check the mirrors to confirm that my crippled vehicle follows. Finding myself behind the wheel of a ... Read More
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