Old Babes in the Wood: Stories

I love a short story collection and this one does not disappoint. What a great way to get a sense of the breadth of an author I haven't read.
“A Dusty Lunch” is the most touching and authentic portrait of a war veteran I've ever read. The reader piecing together the spirit of the man along with the narrator is beautifully done.
The banter of the “old feminists” in “Airborne” was another highlight. I feel like I had a cocktail with them.
The stories keep drifting on to the next cast of characters (or even genre) but immediately understanding them and their world from a few carefully-crafted passages makes this a delight to explore. I didn't expect to experience a reincarnation or an alien entertainer but here we are.