“His mom walked out a year ago,” the principal told me. “Went to Atlanta. She’s back now, but things aren’t good.” We were walking to the first grade classroom. “He’s the brightest first grader we have, but he’s a big discipline problem. Everything ends in a fight. He won’t focus on anything.” I learned that lately he’s taken to shutting himself in the bathroom and urinating on the floor.
I’ve never hung out with a six year old other than my nephews, but every Thursday from 12:30 -2:00 I go to …

I never sleep. The three of us have opposite schedules, and I have no walls. My loft is also their home office.
Nick bought a two-bedroom condo for him and his fiancé. Then he called off the wedding. His best friend, Geoff, moved into the spare room and they offered me the loft.
“But I hate that part of Charleston,” I said.
“I’ll only charge you $200 a month,” said Nick.
“How about this: Instead of me living there I’ll give you $200 a month, buy you a shovel, and let you beat the …