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TITLE (EDIT)
Mark The Public Notices |
DESCRIPTION
A heartbroken family places advertisements in The New York Times public notices.
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TITLE KEYWORD
Literary Fiction |
AUTHOR
Richard Grayson |
ABOUT
THE AUTHOR
Richard Grayson, other titles
[March 2000] |
AUTHOR'S OTHER TITLES (6)
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A Sophomore's Diary 1971 (Short Stories) A college student falls in love in the spring of 1971. [3,605 words] [Literary Fiction]
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Eating At Arby's: The South Florida Stories (1982) (Short Stories) Condo dwellers Manny and Zelda enjoy life in South Florida with their friends and family. They go to the salad bar at Arby's, try cocaine, shop at the Broward Mall, celebrate Chanukah, learn Spanish,... [5,695 words]
Inexhaustible Needs, Undefinable Aches (Short Stories) Two young gay men have a relationship that spans the late 1960s and early 1970s. [3,596 words] [Literary Fiction]
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Mark The Public Notices
Richard Grayson
May 30
MARK: I’M CONCERNED. I’D LIKE TO BE HELPFUL. Join me and my summer chamber group. Call 212-427-3302. Ethel J. – Advt.
June 1
MARK: I’M CONCERNED. I’D LIKE TO BE HELPFUL. Join me and my summer chamber group. Call 212-427-3302. Ethel J. – Advt.
June 6
MARK: Our messages from now will appear here on Sundays, instead of on the front page. We love you and want to help. Please call again so we know we’re in touch. How about coming up to the Lake now. Mom, Dad, Noodle.
June 13
MARK: It was reassuring to hear your voice. I know it may be difficult for you to talk. There are things I didn’t have time to say. I hope you come to the summer chamber session in the country. It’s planned as an easy going vacation. But in any event call again as the phone number you have is a temporary one and will soon be disconnected. I want to give you my permanent number and address so you can contact me whenever you wish. Or if you prefer write me c/o Z4745 Times. E.J.
June 20
MARK: It’s been 2 months now. We think it’s been hard on you; it’s been hard on us. Aren’t there ways we could help you work things out to your liking? We will do whatever will be helpful with no strings attached. Enjoy our new camp together – sailing, hiking, fishing – as something to look forward to. We love you. Mom, Dad, Noodle.
June 27
MARK: The summer job we’d found for you just before you left is still available. It’s at an upstate resort run by our friend Seymour. Taking the job does not commit you to seeing us or to returning home or to school I the fall. To contact Seymour call us – we’d love to hear from you – or Bob and Rochelle in Woodmere or Susan in Lynn, Mass. Mom, Dad, Noodle.
July 4
MARK: Judge Brown puzzled by unresolved case of Missing Student. Any clues welcome. He has asked me to serve as his eyes, ears, and heart. Call Chairman Ed, Darien, Conn.
July 11
MARK: We’d like to hear news of you periodically so we’re sure you’re OK. An organization, “Peace of Mind”, Dallas, Texas, toll-free call 800-338-1577 relays messages between kids who’ve split and parents without revealing the kid’s location. If you need money or other aid, we want to help. Love, Mom, Dad, Noodle.
July 18
MARK: Once in a while a sister is good for something even if it’s just for a place to crash. If you’re on the road and tired of it or short of money but don’t want to go home, give me a ring. You can phone me for the summer through Information, Lynn, Mass. I’d love to hear from you. Susan.
July 25
MARK: Was the silent phone call on Monday from you? Doubt leaves us still very upset. We need to know definitely that you’re OK for our worries to be eased. Love, Mom, Dad, Noodle.
August 1
MARK: I’d like to hear from you. Write or call me evenings or weekends. Uncle Jake.
August 8
MARK: We’re off to camp the 10th. Wish you would join us. Call us at Avery’s or call Susan who is home while we’re away. Love, Mom, Dad, Noodle.
August 15
MARK: We’re thinking of you as your birthday approaches, and feel your absence especially this week. Returning home the 31st. Love, Mom, Dad, Noodle.
August 22
MARK: Being a roommate means never having to say you’re sorry. But I would like to hear from you; please call or write. Richie F.
August 29
MARK: If that was you who phoned, let’s try it again with more polyphony this time. Uncle Jake.
September 5
MARK: Summer is over, come on home. We miss you. Whatever you do in the fall will be OK with us. Love, Mom, Dad, Noodle.
September 12
MARK: Grandma is terribly upset now that she knows. Her best 83rd birthday present would be to see or hear from you. Mom, Dad, Noodle.
September 19
MARK: Free call 800-338-1577 relays messages from kids who’ve split without revealing their location. We’re worried, please call. Love, Mom, Dad, Noodle.
October 3
MARK: If you choose not to return home now, we’ll respect your wish. Will send winter clothes any way you direct, no strings attached. Mom, Dad, Noodle.
October 31
MARK: Need a place to crash or anything? I really want to talk. Sorry about phone mixup in earlier ad. Call thru student info., Cornell, Ithaca, N.Y. Love, Susan.
November 7
MARK: From now on ads will appear every other Sunday. No ad next week. See Times article Oct. 24, p. 31. Love, Mom, Dad, Noodle.
November 21
MARK: Family Thanksgiving at Grandpa Sharr’s, Sat., Nov. 27. We’d all love to see you. Mom, Dad, Noodle.
December 5
MARK: Leaving soon to visit Wendy in Uganda and then tour Africa. Love to have you along. Bob and Rochelle.
December 19
MARK: Happiness is seeing or hearing from you this holiday season. It’s been a long time. Love, Mom, Dad, Noodle.
January 2
MARK: New Year is a fine time to start afresh. Whatever your plans, we hope contacting us is included. Love, Mom, Dad, Noodle.
January 16
MARK: Recently Ethel and Ed called asking about you. What we all desire is word that you’re OK. Love, Mom, Dad, Noodle.
January 30
MARK: I’m back home. I’ve finished school. I’d like to talk. Maybe you couldn’t reach me before but now you can. Love, Susan.
February 13
MARK: It dawned on us that maybe the silent caller Xmas eve was you. Word from you would be a great relief. Stan and Vicky.
February 27
MARK: Lack of word causes great anguish. Why can’t you ease our fears by calling 800-338-1577 if you don’t want you’re location revealed. Love, Mom, Dad, Susan.
March 13
MARK: Was the silent caller Mar. 2 you? Doubt and anxiety grow daily. Can’t you say something, like Grandma’s name, so we’re sure it’s you. Love, Mom, Dad, Susan.
March 27
MAK: We ask again that you call and say Grandma’s name to ease our fears and show us you see these ads. Love, Mom, Dad, Susan.
April 10
MARK: Soon you’ll have been gone a year. The long separation has been hard on us. We wonder how you’ve fared. We’re worried. We love you. Hearing from you would mean so much to us. Mom, Dad, Susan.
April 24
MARK: A year without word is a long time. We hope you’ve been well and will feel ready to contact us. Love, Mom, Dad, Susan.
May 8
MARK: Grandma is seriously ill. She asks for you. Seeing or hearing from you means a lot to her now. On leaving the hospital she’ll live with us. Love, Mom, Dad, Noodle.
May 22
MARK: Grandma is very weak and may not have much time left. She’d be far less troubled if she knew for sure you were alright. Please come see her or call. Love, Mom, Dad, Susan.
June 5
MARK: We thought you’d want to know. Grandma died last week without suffering much pain. At this time of sorrow, we miss you especially. Love, Mom, Dad, Susan.
June 19
MARK: Susan’s off to Europe with Estelle. We and Noodle would love to see you at the lake in Aug. Boone’s Harbor phone. Mom, Dad.
July 3
MARK: Why not visit the Lake July/Aug. to swim and sail. You’re free to come and go as you wish. Boone’s Harbor phone. Love, Mom, Dad.
July 17
MARK: We’re off to Lake July 24. Come visit. We’d love celebrating your birthday with you. Boone’s Harbor phone. Love, Mom, Dad.
July 31
MARK: No ads in Aug. except on Sat. the 29th. Ads resume Sun., Sept. 11. Then every other week as usual. Love, Mom, Dad.
August 20
MARK: Happy birthday with all our love. We hope to hear from you soon. A warm, loving welcome awaits you. Love, Mom, Dad.
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
© 2001 Richard Grayson |
STORYMANIA PUBLICATION DATE
October 2001 |
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