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Coffee and Cigarettes

Coffee and Cigarettes

A memory of my late father, drenched in love, caffeine and nicotine | Non-fiction | Canned Soup

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Aug 17, 2021
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My father died ten years ago, and I’ve missed him ever since. Less like a grownup missing someone who died, more like a child whose father went away a decade ago and is still waiting for him to get back. “Coffee and Cigarettes” was read on This American Life, hosted by my favorite storyteller (and person) Ira Glass. and this is the first time it’s being…

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