Monthly Archives: October 2023

Scooter Harris, Jr. a short, thick black-haired 5-year veteran conductor slides his baby-blue 1967 hard top mustang into a corner spot at the away from home terminal Sugar Mountain. Scooter Jr. pushes swiftly off his black leather seats while grabbing … Continue reading →

I think I read it right. I have apparently won free protrabane. Yes, I was the lucky winner. All I have to do is call the 800 number within 24 hours to claim my prize. The short email notice assured … Continue reading →

“One of these four guys is the burglar,” the detective said, “but they’re all tellin’ diff’rent stories.  We think three of ‘em are lyin’, so we’re stumped.  That’s why we called you.” “What have they told you?” the professor asked. … Continue reading →

“Our church is becoming the crosswords of the neighbourwood!” Mrs. Dogberry complained.  “Every day, more strainers are deriving at the door!” “They have nowhere else to go, dear,” Reverend Dogberry explained.  “They need sanctuary and succor.” “You’re the sucker!” his … Continue reading →

The little boy’s cries quieted when his mother entered the bedroom.  “Hush,” she soothed.  “You’ve just had a bad dream.” “It’s the schgreeeken,” he whimpered, pointing to the partially-open window. His mother peered through the crack in the curtains, straining … Continue reading →

Seven-year-old Jimmy watched as his mother change his baby brother’s unusually messy diaper. “That’s biscusting! How can you do that?” “What makes you think your diapers weren’t as biscusting as your brothers?” “No way! No one can have poopy diapers … Continue reading →

“Harry, Harry, look at the size of these footprints—there meginormous!” “You’re right Pete. I think we finally found his trail. These prints have to be three times the size of a normal human, and they look fresh. This could be … Continue reading →

His gelatinous body quivered and roiled as Blobby slithered from one intersecting sewer pipe to another. He filled his lungs with the sewerdiferous aromas that permeated the air surrounding him. How could anyone not enjoy starting their day this way? … Continue reading →

The gunfire, mixed with explosions, bells ringing, car engines revving, and the cheers from adults and children was overwhelming at first. But the Arcade soon embraced me and carried me off to my glorious childhood days at the shore. But … Continue reading →

Mira filled another empty cardboard box, labeled it clothes and heaped it on the lowest pile among a forest of stacks.   For a week, she had been cleaning out the home of a lonely woman who passed away without any … Continue reading →

We are lucky to be living in modern times where laws are designed to protect innocent citizens. But sometimes the rules or lack of them can be a problem. I offer the following example. I know, you’ll say “It’s only … Continue reading →

Mind the Gap is a phrase Archie heard over the loudspeakers every day when entering and exiting the tube, or as they call it in America, the subway. Naturally, he thought the announcement was referring to the space between the … Continue reading →

We are lucky to be living in modern times where laws are designed to protect innocent citizens. But sometimes the rules or lack of them can be a problem. I offer the following example. I know, you’ll say “It’s only … Continue reading →

Trouble hovers about me like vultures checking out my expiration date. There is no real escape. It always is nearby, moving closer, relentlessly. It’s always patient. I feel it in the tingle of my spine, the quickening of my heart … Continue reading →

The beach is my favorite place to relax, breathe the fresh sea air in the warming comfort of the sun’s rays and hear a choir of sea birds underscored by the hum of boat engines. I sit with my toes … Continue reading →

The steady rhythmic beep, beep, beep of the monitors attached to Ida’s body lull me into a semi-conscious state. I cradle her hand in mine, absentmindedly rubbing her wedding ring with one of my fingers. It’s strange how the mind … Continue reading →

I remember enjoying her sounds. Singing about her by name. It was such a melodic name – Mariah. Doesn’t everyone call the wind Mariah? In my New England world, gusts strong enough to get my attention were called Nor’Easters or … Continue reading →

I’m sure you’ll find it difficult To understand what I once saw Parading on the sun-warmed beach— I yelled out, “Holy mackinaw!” A wizened, white-haired gentleman With skin the hue of walnut shells Went sidling by in just a thong … Continue reading →

Mother; A nurturer of precious children of all ages. Matka; The rock and glue of the American family. La Madre; Transportational specialist who answers the call to Soccer games, kid’s birthday parties, baseball games and friend’s houses. Mutter; The family … Continue reading →

I love online shopping. A world of goods are right at my fingertips and delivered to my door. But there’s another sharper side to that coin I discovered when I ordered a small futon online. It arrived on schedule and … Continue reading →

Peter always needed to trek across town if he wanted to enjoy the welcoming feeling he got when visiting his favorite coffee shop. No matter the traffic conditions or the weather, he felt the trip was always worth it. The … Continue reading →

My grandson offered a prompt for my writing- “What are your pet peeves?”. This is a tough prompt. I am relaxed, generous, patient and broad minded. People who have pet peeves are tense, selfish, impatient and narrow minded. That’s not … Continue reading →

Scooter pulls his 1974 red and white Ford F100 pickup truck into the parking lot at CRSl’s Cradle depot. Scooter lets out a cloud of smoke from his truck as he rolls down the foggy window. He slides out of … Continue reading →

Sometimes, the weight of a day’s decisions seems so heavy, even Hercules couldn’t bear it. Which bills to pay and which to ignore? To break up or move a relationship to another level? Tell your boss to take your job … Continue reading →

All was quiet in room 311. It had a perfect view of the forests and mountains from their third floor balcony suite. Jack thought- “Maybe Lucy was right- a romantic getaway would be perfect”. Jack woke early without an alarm … Continue reading →

The high-mileage car sputtered, bucked and coughed before giving up the ghost, stranding its occupants. Kevin, Marsha, and their two kids sat quietly for several minutes, trying to decide on their next move. The family stared out of the car … Continue reading →