An Air Force radio operator recalls his haphazard training and deployment in WWII; It's love at first sight between a Native American and a poofy dog; A traveler's gustatory whims end in intestinal revolt; A father loses his son to suicide and tries to overcome crushing sadness by helping others; A ghastly story set against the bleak backdrop of Civil War hunger and hardship.
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Our stories are our lives. Stories bring us together. They reveal our differences and celebrate our common experiences. We share ourselves through stories as we gather with friends, family, and strangers around kitchen tables and campfires, in backyards and on front porches. Have a seat on The Porch Swing for true stories told by real people.
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