Rainy Day Wishes
A tiny cabin and a week of rain were not my idea of a great vacation. The kids were growing more restless by the day. The ground was too wet for play and puddle jumping had lost its allure. Books had...
View ArticleGoodbye Columbus
Hello life, goodbye Columbus I’ve got a feelin’ that you’re gonna hear from us You’re gonna know that we’ve taken the world by surprise The Association The song played continuously in her head....
View ArticleGolden Age
When ninety-four year old Maude Mueller, searches her medicine chest for more arthritis rub, she grabs the wrong tube. The results are magical. Pains disappear and wrinkles start to vanish. Her vision...
View ArticleThe Winners
We’re totally out of rechargeable batteries, Diane. Why didn’t you buy more?” “Because they are rechargeable, Ted. If you’d put them in the charger after using them, they would be ready the next time...
View ArticleLone Wolf – Part 1
“You are a great secretary, Jodie, but I can’t give you another raise. It’s just not in the budget. This is the third time you’ve asked me in the last three months and I wish you’d give it a rest. ”...
View ArticleLone Wolf – Part 2
If you missed Part 1, you can check it out here. The temp surveyed the reception area. “This sure doesn’t look like a wolf rescue agency.” This was not an auspicious beginning. I took a minute to...
View ArticleLone Wolf – Part 3
If you missed the previous installments, begin here. The second agency asked more questions and a temp wasn’t available until the following day. Karen was worth the wait. She answered phones, completed...
View ArticleLone Wolf – Conclusion
If you missed the previous installments, begin here. Laurie hadn’t gotten the full story, of course. There are some things you don’t tell your children. There are things you don’t tell your spouse....
View ArticleA Strange Meeting
City life can be exciting. It can also be noisy and tiring. The streets were filled with bumper-to-bumper traffic honking its impatience. The sidewalks were no less crowded. The masses pushed forward...
View ArticleShocking Finale
Sergio, the lineman, was hard at work one day. Exactly just what happened? It is difficult to say, but a sudden jolt of volts electrified his girth. Detaching from his perch, he flew back down to...
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