Do not rush through these stories, Dear Reader, rather savor each. Reread them and you will understand even more deeply.-William Kenly, editor and author of The Dogs of Cancer and others

In Old Blue, Peggy Frailey introduces a quirky cast of characters going through major life changes and coping with grief, aging, illness, obsession, and other difficult circumstances. Each story allows you to empathize with her creations, no matter what walk of life they come from.

Frailey's titular story centers around a father grieving after the loss of his wife and...