Okay for Now

In "The Dump," Doug Swieteck navigates life in upstate New York during the summer of 1968, amidst the backdrop of the Apollo missions and the turbulent realities of the Vietnam War. As he grapples with family struggles, including a distant father and a brother's return from war, Doug embarks on his own transformative journey sparked by the discovery of John James Audubon’s "Birds of America." Along the way, he connects with a diverse cast of characters, including Lil Spicer and Mrs. Windermere, who help him explore themes of creativity, loss, love, and recovery. This story poignantly illustrates the healing power of art in the face of adversity.