My journal of big words and pretty pictures
I live near a popular tourist destination. Our sugar-fine beaches are beautiful, and mimic the look of freshly fallen snow. During the off-season (when there are fewer beachgoers), I take collection of colorful, glass Christmas ornaments to the seashore to take some holiday photos. The combination of the white, snow-like sand, the crystal clear blue … Continue reading Off-season
Jasper wandered around in circles, absently kicking at the glass bottles and other detritus discarded on the fringes of the underbrush. An obviously man-made cul-de-sac at the end of a dirt road hidden behind the scrub pines along the highway right-of-way, the clearing overlooked a stretch of shoreline that was accessible only by climbing down … Continue reading Submarine races
Like stepping out of a black and white version of the Wizard of Oz, into a vivid Technicolor world of dazzling neon hues, spicy aromas and sweet tastes, voodoo and The Blues, 'Nawlins is larger and louder than life.
A monster storm was coming. The cool and calm weather outside the mall was misleading. I knew I could be walking into a maelstrom. Rabbi Lazar chose Arbor Park Town Center for our meeting. She thought the outdoor mall would be less intimidating than an austere office setting. Previous sessions had been horribly unproductive, verging … Continue reading How the cookie crumbles
I was silently swearing as I finished up my household chores. I was running late. Today was the day when I make contact with my handler, and if I missed the exchange, lives could be lost. I was going to the thrift store. A location that didn’t draw attention, but with an abundance of places … Continue reading Cover story
Summer beach time... warm, soft sand; hot, lulling sunshine; cool, ocean breezes; invigorating, saltwater; good food; good drinks; great friends; fun conversations; naps... the best kind of Sunday.
Thin spiral notebook 