Decades ago (unbelievable!), a friend of mine told me he loved toast. He looked forward to waking up so he could enjoy toast before work. He liked…… Read more “Toast”
They Can’t Stop All Of Us!
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How to find peace in Suburbia
It has taken me years to accept a societal truth that it is okay for me to take time for myself instead of giving every little bit…… Read more “How to find peace in Suburbia”
Zee Frenchman
Thirteen months ago, I began an affair with the Frenchman down the street. Unfortunately, not only does his wife not know about it, he does not know…… Read more “Zee Frenchman”
Predestination
After my own lifetime of curiosity and a deep sense of something familiar yet unattainable on this topic, I have recently found myself feeling really good about…… Read more “Predestination”
Blot
Whether in print, cursive, or calligraphy, each time Max tried to write the word, ink gushed from the tip of his pen. He changed the word to…… Read more “Blot”
Old Folks Nightclub
My mom called me the other night to tell me that dad had fallen again. He fell — unbeknownst to me — a few days prior. This…… Read more “Old Folks Nightclub”
Prologue
My last post was an update on why I suddenly stopped writing. Then I stopped writing again. Since May 14, I have not written. Not because of…… Read more “Prologue”
Forest
He has been lost, deep within a forest. Glimpses of sun give him hope, But then they are gone – Consumed by the density of life all…… Read more “Forest”
A Gentleman In Moscow
This book is gorgeously written. I have always loved disappearing into stories, but unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. The other night, however, I sat up from reading…… Read more “A Gentleman In Moscow”
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