Author Archives: Chico’s Mom

Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?

Part 8 The End This time when Bo opened her eyes, it was the sheriff. When he realized she was awake, he pointed, “this is Mini from the diner. She’s studying to be a physical therapist. We are going to get you up.” Gently, Mini moved Bo’s feet toward the floor. The sheriff put hisContinue reading “Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?”

Winter Season

Uninvited guest “For what?” Her smile was warm. “This afternoon. I haven’t played in the snow,” he thought for a moment. “In a long long time.” “You’re welcome.” Her eyes sparkled. “I love snow, winter, rain, it’s magical to me.” She sighed. “I know that sounds silly.” “No, not at all.” He blushed. “Not atContinue reading “Winter Season”

My last weight loss journey: choices

Life is a series of choices. Should I get up and go to work today? Or not? Should I wear jeans or dress pants? Should I eat breakfast at home or wait? When you are dieting, more choices take shape. I want a candy bar but I’ll eat these apple chips. I will drink moreContinue reading “My last weight loss journey: choices”

Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?

Part 7 Bo opened her eyes to see an old man’s profile standing in her open door. Long white hair. Long white beard. Chad stepped into view, nose to nose with this man. “Coward!” He roared again. The sheriff’s hat bobbed in the background. “If you are not a coward, tell me then.” Was thisContinue reading “Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?”

Winter Season

The invitation Ask. A voice inside his head called. Ask. “I…” he stammered looking away from her; “made a large pot of soup and I’d be honored if you’d join me for dinner.” She was stunned. The two halves of her spoke at once saying hell no and trust him. Should she let down herContinue reading “Winter Season”