Chico’s Mom

Banana?

Once there was Darkness

Kessa spoke softly, “I beg to differ.” Kol fluttered a smile, kissing the top of her hand. “Your mother died on this day. I was beyond terrified of the thoughts of raising you on my own. God put Rajaf and Abraham in my life to teach me how to be (I pray) a good father.”Continue reading “Once there was Darkness”

The Snake and The Rabbit

Back to the cold room and material; Vernet had already drawn the bed with the material on it. I took a deep breath, “here we go. 15th, December, Nineteen Hundred and Two; large mass of gray, soiled material.” “Visual inspection,” Vernet encouraged me. “Of course. Starting at bottom of bed, soiled material appears to beContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”

Doodle

Knight of Addams

What TV shows did you watch as a kid? I had 2 favorite t.v. shows growing up: The Addams Family (the original black and white) and Knight Rider. Sing with me: The Addams Family Lyrics They’re creepy and they’re kooky Mysterious and spooky They’re all together ooky The Addams family Their house is a museumContinue reading “Knight of Addams”

Burn

Burn I’ve had to drink nasty stuff because of you. Burn I’ve been strapped to a table and spun around because of you. Burn Thought I was having a heart attack 3 times in my life because of you. Burn Over the course of my life, I’ve had 2 stress tests because of you. BurnContinue reading “Burn”

Beach scene

Once there was Darkness

Frego, Violet, Kessa, and Kol were having dinner to celebrate Frego’s 22nd birthday. To and Jolla had gone all out decorating the garden. Jolla was becoming an amazing cook. Violet and Frego had gotten very close since their return. So close that Max was training another new Bejhar. “Dad,” Frego’s voice filled the night air.Continue reading “Once there was Darkness”

Blackberry Cake

What’s your favorite recipe? IKEA has the best cinnamon rolls. The last time I went I asked the sales clerk if I could get a dozen without the glaze. You would have thought I smacked her in the face. “You can buy the frozen ones.” She stammered. I sighed, “fresh is best. I’ll scrape whatContinue reading “Blackberry Cake”

Bestie and the Ghost

When my best friend passed away, it ripped my heart out. We knew it was coming. Even so, nothing prepares you for that life changing pain. My bestie was closer to me than my family. So much so that many of her family members adopted me as their own. She left different people gifts inContinue reading “Bestie and the Ghost”