Once there was darkness Evie was still on a call when she opened the door for Dillon. She smiled, kissed him on the cheek, before returning to the kitchen. He stood frozen, watchin’ her as (to him) she bounced off. The fabric of her shorts gently movin’ in the opposite directionContinue reading “Sunshine Valley “
Author Archives: Chico’s Mom
berate
berate belittle talk down to sabotage absolute torment torture bemoan revile cut to the quick stupid idiot berate scold abuse defame condemn berate mock rage laughable nonsense berate complain not good enough bash blister scorch scold ridden down admonish chasten gaslight all the negativity berate really, that’s what you think badger beat up thrash lashContinue reading “berate”
Sunshine Valley
Reflection Dillon had a random Wednesday off. With really, nothing pressin’ that needed to be done. Evie had a full day of appointments. He wandered up to the upper barn and sat with his back up against the weathered aged wood. First making sure not to sit in anything gross. Then stretched outContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”
The journey of learning
I have posted a few segments on my self-publishing journey. It’s not super easy to start with. But it seems to be my nature to always take the hard road. There are some really great pieces of information out there. And of course, some not so great. Two of my works, wasn’t showing up inContinue reading “The journey of learning”
A special thank you
This appeared in my feed today. Thank you from the bottom of my heart 💕 for visiting my site, reading and liking my work. Plus, I have gotten the privilege of reading fantastic works from super talented – nice people. It was beyond nerve racking to post my first post. It’s all because of youContinue reading “A special thank you”
Sunshine Valley
After The Peel’s Dillon asked as Stella cleaned their table, “may I ask you something?” He directed his attention to Stella, “thank you.” She nodded, smiled and left. “Anything,” Evie smiled. “You told me you wasn’t good at reading a room. I can’t make that make sense with whatContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”
Oh, deer
Sunshine Valley
Russell’s Muscles Dillon was settin’ on patrol, his eyes were glazing over after only 45 minutes. Used to, he could sit here all day and be fully alert. Ready for anything. His phone vibrated on the seat beside of him. Evie had added a lunch meeting at Della’s to her calendar asking ifContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”
Exposure
Dirty, covered from head to toe. Anxiety, should I let it show? Dirty rags pouring out of my soul. Expose the contents of my bowl. ~ Anxiety, nerves galore. Emotions raw and sore. Exposed like a new born. Butt naked for you to scorn. ~ This is me. Here I am. Filthy. Dirty, not readyContinue reading “Exposure”
Sunshine Valley
Settle in and watch the freak show Dillon opened the passenger side door for Evie, “Thanks for goin’ to this meeting with me. I hate these things. All people do is complain.” “Is any of it constructive?” “Sometimes.” He sighed. “But it’s getting so hard to wade through theContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”
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