Author Archives: Chico’s Mom

Winter Season

Friends “Sure thing. Come with me sir.” She held her arm out for him in a move that traditionally gentlemen did for their ladies. “Oh, did you lock up? I know that I don’t really have anything in there worth stealing yet. But this really sweet gentleman told me that crime is everywhere.” She winked.Continue reading “Winter Season”

Goofin’ off at work

Hey, diddle, diddle, The plates in the middle , The cup jumped over the moon; The little fork laughed To see the dish washer, And the dish ran away with the spoon. 🤣 I think it would be exciting to rewrite a song with Weird Al. I try to make putting dishes in the dishwasherContinue reading “Goofin’ off at work”

New Earth, the end

I consider this ‘my favorite’ of stories I’ve written. This is a repost. The dates have been changed. Time marches on. And the story has been broken into chapters for easier reading. I hope you enjoy reading New Earth as much as I enjoyed writing it. Posted: 10-9-2022 Revised: 9-10-2023 Reposted: 11-16-2023 ‘What of religion?Continue reading “New Earth, the end”

Eatin’ Crow 🐦‍⬛

Why do others take such delight – get such joy, to the point of spite – from someone admitting they made a mistake? They delight in the shake. ~ Revel in the quake. Dance in the wake. All mistakes are correctable. Unless someone is undetectable. ~ You might not like the outcome. It will beContinue reading “Eatin’ Crow 🐦‍⬛”

First Impressions

What’s the first impression you want to give people? 1998, just about to graduate from college. Foul mouthed, hot headed, gonna solve all the world’s problems, blossoming adult. I snagged an internship. That coveted prize for all college students. Especially those headed out into the working world with thousands of dollars in loans. This prizeContinue reading “First Impressions”

Winter Season

Desire At the end of the work day, Oscar was beat. He and Esther had enjoyed dinner together every night. Would they have dinner together tonight? Should he go over and get her. He was exhausted. His episode Monday had destroyed him. He honestly admitted to himself that he was a mess. He also admittedContinue reading “Winter Season”

New Earth, part 3

I consider this ‘my favorite’ of stories I’ve written. This is a repost. The dates have been changed. Time marches on. And the story has been broken into chapters for easier reading. I hope you enjoy reading New Earth as much as I enjoyed writing it. Posted: 10-9-2022 Revised: 9-10-2023 Reposted: 11-16-2023 Finally! Outside! Sunshine,Continue reading “New Earth, part 3”

Winter Season

Neotenous Oscar set in the teachers lounge staring at a sandwich; neotenous was written at the top of his notebook page. He had scribbled, are we really just animals? Esther’s generalization of humanity bothered him. Connor (Mr. Miller to his students) sat down with Oscar. It wasn’t until he spoke that Oscar was aware ofContinue reading “Winter Season”