Bubble Five

The last day of the month continues and the truism is accurate: some people get great deals because it’s the end of the month and they have to hit their goal.

The next-to-last day of the month.

Salesman Manny Rosales keeps to himself in the showroom, with his own sales philosophy.

When a pet dies, to what degree can it be replaced by another? And to what degree can pets replace people in our lives? David Sedaris tells this story of cats and dogs and other animals.

David Sedaris comes from a big family, who for many years growing up, took annual vacations to the same beach house.

Ira Glass's sister once met David Sedaris, and commented that he was much nicer than she thought he would be, given his writing.