Monthly Archives: March 2018

WRITER’S GROUP A LIVELY SOUP MALE DOMINATED? FEMALE DECIMATED? A LIVELY TROOP PROMPTS GALORE RARELY A BORE MOST USE ‘EM SOME REFUSE ‘EM MAKES A FEW SORE CRITIQUES ARE NUMEROUS MANY HUMOROUS NOINE ARE MEAN A CLEAN SCENE NOTHING VENOMOUS … Continue reading →

LEAVES OF GRASS Here I lie – half used. My owner hasn’t touched me for days! I’m starting to feel stale! How will he ever be able to succeed without my help? I have been his crutch, his inspiration for … Continue reading →

Here she comes. Like clockwork.  She is the kindest person I know.  OK, I don’t know many people, but she’s right up there, I’m sure.  We visit about the same time every day.  I think I am her closest confidant.  … Continue reading →

When they planted me here in 1979, I felt great elation. There was shade all around provided by a grove of majestic elm and holly trees that spread branches all over the little cove where they placed me. The bronze … Continue reading →

OBSESSION As an infant, I loved being ROCKed in my cradle. Hearing my mother sing “ROCK -A – Bye, Baby”. The Pet ROCK craze dominated my mind. I kept mine in a secret place, all warm and cozy, in my … Continue reading →

A scream echoed down the empty corridor, ending abruptly. Martin flattened against the wall, trying to become invisible, hoping whoever had caused that terrifying scream would not come his way. A very long minute passed as Martin heard only his … Continue reading →

He walked reluctantly down the corridor, having been just dropped off by his parents with a cheery, “Have a good time, we’ll pick you up”. His parents had no idea what was ahead.   Rick’s feet seemed to want to … Continue reading →

A scream echoed down the empty corridor, ending abruptly.Martin flattened against the wall, trying to become invisible, hoping whoever had caused that terrifying scream would not come his way. A very long minute passed as Martin heard only his own … Continue reading →

Lois got up slowly. Her aging body struggled to hoist her.  Yet she couldn’t show any signs of frailty or helplessness.  She knew she shouldn’t allow strangers into her home, but the weather was horrid and Fred seemed to be … Continue reading →

“Is this 911? My name is Lisa Jenkins. I am 88 years old and I am calling you to ask for your help. I am very upset and do not know what else to do! Let me explain what happened … Continue reading →

    THE LIGHT AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS   Teresa, Lynn and Judy pulled into Judy’s driveway late on a Thursday night. Teresa notices a light coming from a window on the second floor.   Teresa: “Did you … Continue reading →

I ran down the empty corridor, fearing the worst, but hoping the agent remembered her promise.  Budget-Rent-A-Car was shuttered; Enterprise was shuttered. I fought down the sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. The place was desolate. I whirled … Continue reading →

On a late autumn evening in the rural south end of the state I was assigned, with my partner Trooper Ed Wendry to patrol the northern half of Hillsdale County.  Soon after leaving the Post we got one of those … Continue reading →

His frailness, stooped shoulders, hesitating gate, wrinkled visage, and teeth that refused to organize themselves belied his sturdy stock. Pat was the defender of nature, particularly ferns.   Our little troop trudged along behind him. Pat was oblivious to the … Continue reading →

  Donald J. Trump Inaugurated as President of the United States on January 20, 2017. ICHBW: Alec Baldwin Elected President.   Ivanka Trump appointed Assistant to the President on March 29, 2017. ICHBW: Omarosa Manigault Newman appointed Assistant to the President. … Continue reading →

Many are the tales to be told about RVing, but one immediately pops into my mind. Heading north from Florida, Bob decided to stop at a Flying J near Latta, SC.  As we exited the ramp off I-95 the motorhome … Continue reading →

IT COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE   There I was, caught in the vortex, hurling through space, uncontrolled! Time seemed to disappear. There was no sensation of speed, when the power of the vortex would dissipate, where I’d end up, or … Continue reading →

Not certain what might be on the other side, I opened the door cautiously.  A heavy weight pushed it back towards me and a disheveled woman tumbled onto the foyer.  She lay motionless as raindrops fell from her skin to … Continue reading →