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Pun intended Oscar was walkin’ out the door when his phone chimed. Esther had sent him a text. ‘Hi dear. I’ve made rice puddin’ for dessert. Do you have any cinnamon? I thought I did. Baked pork chops, peas and mashed potatoes for dinner.’ He called her, “hi.” “Hello sunshine. I have no idea ifContinue reading “Winter Season”

Are YOU okay? She wrapped him up with her arms and legs. “Ess?” “Yes.” “Are you okay?” He was the one that blacked out. Why did he ask her this question. “I don’t understand.” She finally squeezed out. “I read the book about menopause.” She held him a little tighter, “oh.” A light sigh escapedContinue reading “Winter Season”

Black out Oscar’s mind was filled with the soft hum of something running. He felt calm and secure. This space was cool. Restful. The immediate area around him was soft. Wiggling is toes alerted him that he didn’t have any socks on. His last memory of himself was that he was fully dressed. After rubbingContinue reading “Winter Season”

God told me so Oscar’s weekends were like gold. He needed them in order to decompress and regroup for the week ahead. He had just gotten up on Saturday morning, Esther and he had plans. There came that all too familiar pounding at his door. There stood his mother and his brother. “What do IContinue reading “Winter Season”

Pot roast and Facebook The house smelt divine. He walked straight from the door to the kitchen sniffing of the air. She slid her arms around his waist and laid her head on his back. “I thought you were going to spank me for not eating lunch?” He said playfully. “Oh, I gave it seriousContinue reading “Winter Season”

Lent Oscar stood in the teacher’s lounge staring out the window. Instead of eating lunch, he gave serious consideration to taking a nap. He calculated in his head how long it would take to walk out to his SUV, and the time it would take to get back. What a day. His phone chimed. ItContinue reading “Winter Season”

Cast the first stone Esther threw her head back laughing, “let he that is without sin cast the first stone.” “I beg your pardon.” Brother Evan looked shocked. “Beg all you want. So tell me how’s Brother Joel?” Brother Evan turned pale at the mention of the man’s name. “I’m afraid I don’t know whomContinue reading “Winter Season”

Experiment The following night when he got home, Esther was full of excitement. Dinner was almost done. They were going to have the soup from the night before. While the cornbread was in the oven, they set out to test their project. He had brought two pairs of safety goggles from school and she hadContinue reading “Winter Season”