Author Archives: Chico’s Mom

The Coffee Shop Conversation

Part 2 “Yes, why? From a married woman’s point of view why?” “Well,” she stammered. “Uh, the big romantic wedding.” With a coo I heard, “the dress. All the love. People are happy that you’re happy. It’s your BIG day.” “A wedding that costs at least $5,000. Half the gifts are duplicutes of things youContinue reading “The Coffee Shop Conversation”

What lies at your door..

I got your message from this phone number in March. My heart, it did not parch. I prayed. And I prayed. My emotions, it did not stray. This has been building since I was 10. Do you remember what happened then? I tried to tell you about ‘Cinderella Syndrome’. But it went over your dome.Continue reading “What lies at your door..”

The Snake and The Rabbit

The meeting “All things die good doctor. To me a bird in a cage is a sad bird; they fail to hold their splendor . Their colors are never as brilliant. Their songs never as lively as when they are in their natural element. Being in that cage does bad things to them.” “Surely peopleContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”

The Coffee Shop Conversation

I have a secret pleasure. A dirty little pleasure. It’s oh so shameful. Once a year, since I graduated from college. That’s been a long time ago. I’m telling my age. When the hint of fall is in the air. The weather is getting a little cooler. We start dreaming of scarves and sweaters. IContinue reading “The Coffee Shop Conversation”

Once there was Darkness

Chapter 55 The End “Still nothing?” Kol asked. Silence. Kessa thought Brum and Akka left. She heard retreating footsteps and the click of the door. Kol dropped the book in the chair he had been setting in. There is one piece of the puzzle that I can’t make fit. Two women were fighting over aContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”