Number five is a bit of a change of pace: three flash fiction shorts for the price of one episode. They are as follows:

* Bird Figurine

* 1950

* Confessions of My Wart, Which Is on My Right Foot, Second Toe

I don’t have a picture for the third story, but maybe that’s for the best. Does anyone really want to see a photo of a wart, even if it’s a talking wart? Maybe especially if it’s a talking wart…

My audiobook recommendation for this episode is Demi Moore’s memoir Inside Out.

I still can’t get over just how young she was when she was in the iconic movies of my youth, such as St. Elmo’s Fire (just 23!). Perhaps it’s her husky voice, but she’s always seemed older than her actual years. As the book nears its end, Demi’s emotions become almost palpable. She’s never been one of my favorite actresses, but after listening, I can tell you that my esteem for her has never been higher.

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