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Inconvenience 

I never knew what an inconvenience was. Watching. Listening. Hanging from the wall.  “Inconvenience,” there it is again. What is that? Day comes. Day goes. Night comes. Night goes. People in. People out. Though at night, the flow is much lighter. Day comes. Day goes.  People talk. A LOT! They talk about the weather mostly.Continue reading “Inconvenience “

They say you die twice. 

“They say you die twice. The first time is when they put you in your grave. And the second time is the last time someone mentions your name.” From Alux.com “Someone help me please.” A gravelly voice heavy with congestion sliced through the silence of the cold sterile hospital air. “Please.” The desperate plea wasContinue reading “They say you die twice. “

I saw what you did in the driveway 

Bruce and Bonnie had lived in the same house for 30 years. The community had grown up around them. At church, everyone was talking about rising crime. From full on home invasions, to things missing off a clothes lines. Crime had missed them. However, Bruce and Bonnie decided the smart thing to do would beContinue reading “I saw what you did in the driveway “

Forbidden love

“Honey, have you seen my lotion?” Sam called from the bedroom. Max walked into view, brushing his teeth as Sam dumped her suitcase on the bed. “I can’t find it anywhere.” She pointed at her legs. “I got too much sun. My skin is tight and hurts a little.” Max came back, without the toothbrush.Continue reading “Forbidden love”

Really officer

Among other things, her feet were killin’ her. Damn this Georgia sun. It felt like she had been walkin’ for hours. Nothing on her was dry. Suzie bet that if you rung out her bra, a pint of sweat could be collected. ‘Stick out your thumb fool’! She scolded herself. ‘Otherwise, no one will everContinue reading “Really officer”

M.E.N.

This projection was so different. Always behind a trend, Alex swiped apathetically at thin air. Even the keyboard she used to type in the web address was a projection. It was a sad day when her laptop died. Old school technology couldn’t even be purchased on the black market. Here she was, swiping away. Up.Continue reading “M.E.N.”

Men’s jeans

Written around Christmas Rarely do I buy new jeans. I wear them thread bare before I get rid of them. Then go to a thrift store. This weekend, my bestie and I, go on a last minute Christmas shopping toot. Okay, I’m done Christmas shopping. Her last minute shopping, my toot.  While in the men’sContinue reading “Men’s jeans”

Not covid again!

Funny story.  The first time I got covid, it messed with my sense of taste. Coffee was beyond nasty. My beloved Diet Mt. Dew was gross. Coke products were okay but Pepsi products were undrinkable. Just random foods that shouldn’t be salty tasted like I was licking a salt shaker.  I’ve started drinking matcha tea.Continue reading “Not covid again!”