Recently I went shopping for a new pair of tenna shoes. The shoes I was wearing were coming unglued around the soles. Then there was the added discomfort of; they just hurt. I bought them in December from a really good store. Or so I thought. One, they shouldn’t have been coming apart. And two,Continue reading “A shoe story”
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Would you do it again?
The calm silence of my works space was suddenly filled with noise from the outside world. The place where I work is right across from an elementary school. It’s 81 degrees outside. The sun is shining. A beautiful late spring day. Summer is making its presence known. Children are running, playing, and screaming in theContinue reading “Would you do it again?”
Savage flu shot
When you are the passenger in the back seat, it’s so hard to hear. Add hearing loss into the mix; the words just – find lives of their own. This happens to me more often than not. Topic of conversation? Can’t remember. Resulting remarks. Oh I remember. Savage flu shot. The laughter that ensued wasContinue reading “Savage flu shot”
Things that go bump
As I lay in the bed reading, Chico is chewing on a dog toy. Two sounds fill the night, a humidifier and the tinnitus in my ear. A dull thud gets our attention. Chico lunges from the bed barking like a dog possessed. Someone could have thrown something and hit my house? People throw trashContinue reading “Things that go bump”
Shadow
This was Stella’s first trip to New Orleans. She walked down the streets with the enthusiasm of a child. Everything was new and shiny. Even if it wasn’t. This was the biggest city she had ever visited. It was fantastic. Watching all the boats, ships, and barges go by. Up and down the great Mississippi.Continue reading “Shadow”
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 3 As Kol set preparing for yet another council meeting, his thoughts began to wonder. No amount of effort could help him focus on the task ahead. As he stood up, the room started to spin. He pushed the chair out of the way not realizing it made a loud noise. Regaining his balanceContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Really?!
Is there anything worse than standing in line at the grocery? Especially when you’re on your lunch break; every lane is taken by people with carts overflowing with food. Even the 15 items or less lanes. Heaven forbid that stores enforce the 15 items or less policy. Because we want the almighty dollar, we aren’tContinue reading “Really?!”
Working up a memory
I attend a writing class in my local community. Our assignment (if we chose to accept it) was to write about a memory. Fictional or non-fiction – it’s for the reader to mull over. What should I write about? Personally, I think it’s a cheat if you make up a story and say it’s aContinue reading “Working up a memory”
Morning Moments
This morning, I popped into Kroger. As I get close to the door; I notice employees are just standing there watching …. something. It’s one of those moments; you have those thoughts, do I have dog poop on my pants? Leaves and twigs in my hair? What? They draw my attention to a man inContinue reading “Morning Moments”
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