Lies of Dignity
Roger scoffed and turned to regard his daughter through the glass, “Hmph, some call it that, yes. You should ask my wife what she thinks of it all.” Dutifully…
Honey, I'm Home.
They situated their clothes back on. It felt weird to have items back on their skin. The feeling of stripping down was almost freeing. “Do you really have to…
Mother In Law
“Oh John! It is so good to see you, It is a shame you couldn’t come up last night with Lily and the kids.” The septuagenarian grandmother had the hunched…
The Way Comes But Once
My backpack hung heavy in my hands as if it could anchor me to the ground. I moved like a ghost down the hall, stopping at each of our children’s rooms to peer…
Quiet Sendoff
Ben stood in the terminal near Gate 13 at DFW watching the Boeing jet get slowly pushed back into the taxiway. He leaned against a wall and tried to relax as…
Bravery and Loss
“Momma! Look what I finded!” a little girl cried out, toddling towards Adrianna. The young mother smiled gently. Her steel-toed boot prodded the campfire…
Vestige of a Kiss...
Small things - such as the unwashed dishes on the counter, or the dirty undergarments thrown on her side of the bed - irritated him. He would look around the…
As I Sit Here
As I sit here And think of you My mind swirls boundless Of the friction of reality. Amazing how A life joined And chained with you Is perfect freedom. As I sit…
The Wedding Victim
He approaches. Her screams are shrill. He grabs something. She is still.
The Purse
The woman, with the big diamond ring on her left hand, went to the back of the crowded bookstore and waited. An hour passed, she got up and walked through the…
Marriage, The Flip Side
“Honey, I’m Home!” “Honey.” “Sweetheart.” “Hold on Grey’s Anatomy.” “But I have good news” “Huhh. Let me pause the TIVO. What?” “I got that Job with ---.”…
Elenore's Friend
Elenore simply looked away leaving the waitress defeated. Other guests of this small town diner could be seen ducking behind their menus; no doubt gossiping…
A Two For One Switch?
Ever take a nap and then wake up more tired than you were before? That’s what I’m feeling right now. I went to sleep thinking about Jo. How funny she is, her…
Dog Troubles
Jim got out of bed, stretched, and looked out the window. “Damn it!” he yelled. He grabbed his housecoat and ran downstairs. Eliza, already up, was having…
S. O. S.!! (save our stories)
Mikey kissed me under the slide at recess. S. O. S. (save our souls) The boy I’ve had a crush on since 7th grade asked me to the prom. S. O. S.!! (save our…
Married with Arguments
The argument had gone on for hours. Neither of them now remembered exactly what had triggered it. Did her mother really tell her on their wedding day that she…
Began with Arguments
They were arguing again. About what? Whatever they could think of. Money, support, but mostly they were arguing about each other. One night the man returned…
Anniversary
“Wine?” “Do you have something stronger?” “Not with me.” “Then wine’s fine.” She took the glass, and set it down as best as she could on the table in front of…