Author Archives: Chico’s Mom

Once there was Darkness

Chapter 42 “Dad. Dad.” Frego was trying to wake Kol up. He had fallen asleep in the library; slumped over the desk. “Dad.” Once Kol realized it was Frego; he got up and hugged his son. Whatever Kol had been dreaming about, it scared him. Frego was shocked by the intensity of Kol’s hug. KolContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”

The Snake and The Rabbit

Sussex Downs “To-marrow Watson, if you are inclined, I wish you to accompany me.” “Of course,” I smiled. “Where are we traveling?” “Where ever a train may take us.” Holmes sat in his arm chair lighting his pipe. He never said another word the rest of the day. The next morning before dawn, we traveledContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”

Waste not. Want not: DIY

This poem is being written in stages to highlight the things I do toward frugal living. Do it yourself but don’t make a mess. Don’t cause yourself extra stress. Know the extent of your abilities. Work out the best utilities. Sometimes you save money letting the pros handle life. In the end, causing you lessContinue reading “Waste not. Want not: DIY”

“You got more gray hair than I do!”

I was sitting in my hotel room reading when, “You got more gray hair than I do!” Rang out loud and clear. Imagine, you arrive at your destination. High school, family reunion, see an old friend, you pick the reason. You are smacked right off the bat with, “you got more gray hair than IContinue reading ““You got more gray hair than I do!””

Once there was Darkness

The Dance Part 2 Priest Solomon stopped them. “Fine job. Fine job. May I have a word with you my king?” Kol turned to Violet, “would you give us a moment?” “My king,” she bowed her head. Kol turned back to Priest Solomon, “you may.” His eyes darted back and forth between Kessa and Frego.Continue reading “Once there was Darkness”

Create A Story: a prompt journal to help you write a story: page 102

I was given this book for my birthday? Christmas? Hmm.. Each page has a title and 15 words you can use in the body of your story. Here we go: someone finds a magic cloak left in a laundry mat 16 words: fold, clothes, steam, pocket, return, cover, customer, wash, dry, invisible, veil, hood, sorcery,Continue reading “Create A Story: a prompt journal to help you write a story: page 102”

Don’t ever give up on your dreams

https://apple.news/ASZVxa2_dQ06BWZ6a0DGVLg The first flying car, ‘Model A,’ approved by the FAA and it’s 100% electric, story linked above. Your dream might not be as complex as an all electric flying car. Your dream might be a simple dream. Dream it. “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Mike Tyson Life willContinue reading “Don’t ever give up on your dreams”

The Snake and The Rabbit

The Friendly Inspector “Indeed.” “You were right in your assumption, she was writing to me. In a different time, some may even say in a different life. However, the intended reader from the beginning is me.” He took a deep breath. “The outright lie was when I told you that I had never loved. IContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”