Author Archives: Chico’s Mom
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 51 Kessa’s house on the mountain became their getaway. Anytime either of them needed a break, that was their retreat. Petro came running up to Kessa. He was red faced and out of breath, “come, come” he pointed at the stables. She followed him finding Kol asleep on the hay. Chico was curled upContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
What’s that sound?
Create an emergency preparedness plan. I love weather. If I could go back in time, I’d become a meteorologist. Alas, I digress. To give you a little prospective, I live 2.5 miles from town and a 5 minute walk from a double set of train tracks. Everyone says a tornado sounds like a train. IsContinue reading “What’s that sound?”
The Snake and The Rabbit
Wiltshire A few mornings later I came down stairs to find Holmes in his dressing gown. The room filled with smoke. I coughed as I crossed the room to open a window. “Holmes, this atmosphere is positively toxic.” He continued to exhale clouds of smoke. “I am sure the fire services will be here presently.”Continue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
A phrase
What is a word you feel that too many people use? “Here’s the thing.” 😡 Really? Here’s the thing! The crème de la crème is ‘well actually, here’s the thing.’
Beach brellie
Photos taken with an iPhone.
Waste not. Want not: tea bags
This poem is being written in stages to highlight the things I do toward frugal living.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
This took place at least 10 years ago. I worked in a used clothing store. This young man, maybe 10 comes in with his mom selling cookie dough for some fundraiser. He gives me his sales pitch and I listen intently. Halfway through; he looks over his shoulder to his mom for that smile ofContinue reading “Oatmeal Raisin Cookies”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 50 Part 2 Kol addressed Brum, “we have remains. We did a complete census of Mecca. There is no one missing from our population.” A small box was brought through the crowd of soldiers and given to Brum. He accepted the box with a heavy heart. “Thank you.” He turned to see children beingContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
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