Sophie the Non-Committed
Here’s a short tale of a woman facing struggles that you may recognize. Won’t you see what happens? Continue reading Sophie the Non-Committed
Tag: fiction
Conversation With A Fly On My Window Screen: Based On a True Story
Me: So how’s your day going? You tired? Did you eat well here or no? The Fly: Humans have no idea just how filthy their houses are. I’ll be living out the rest of my life here, Lady. Your house is a paradise. Me: How come you aren’t in the kitchen with the other flies? You wanted a break? Some peace and quiet? Fly: She … Continue reading Conversation With A Fly On My Window Screen: Based On a True Story
New Books to My Collection
Not long ago, I shared that I had gone to the used bookstore and brought home a new bundle of book babies. They’ve been getting cozy, and now I’d like to show them to you all. I have one or two copies of Robinson Crusoe already, but I couldn’t resist the raised texture of the cover. I love old fabric covers, and this one is … Continue reading New Books to My Collection
The Nice Mom
And then I smile at her. And for the past two mornings, she has stared me straight in the eye and not so much as twitched a phony smile. It’s the oddest thing. I’ll try one more time tomorrow. Continue reading The Nice Mom
Give Me Options or Give Me Death
Imagine this scene. You’ve had a long day. You are late to work as usual and looking to score some coffee. You’re willing to risk the walk of shame to get it. Lauryn at the front desk will give you the eye; your supervisor will glance down at her watch, sending a surefire signal that she knows; you don’t care. You had tossed and turned all night. … Continue reading Give Me Options or Give Me Death
Common Sense and Public Humiliation
Here’s a scene: Demetrius comes out of his mid-sized hut to find something wrong. He had paid Henry to fix this problem. And now here it is rearing its dumb ugly head in his front yard. Everyone thought that Henry was a man with common sense. That’s why he had hired him. He was wrong, obviously. Standing there, he starts to hear front doors open. … Continue reading Common Sense and Public Humiliation
