She hadn't showered in three days, hadn't slept for more than an hour at a time in almost a week. The dark circles under her eyes made her look as beat up as she felt. Even her hair hurt. Dragging through the house, her feet were lead, her arms hung limply at her sides. When … Continue reading Resume normal
Dead Money: All in
Pauley was surprised how easily the doorman was charmed. A little touch on the arm, a bit of flattery, a peek of cleavage, and she was escorted in. She'd never admit it to Millicent, but her lessons in seduction worked exceptionally well. Pauley threaded through the crowd to the front bar - a long, polished … Continue reading Dead Money: All in
Villa Tasso
Drove out to a little town along the Choctawhatchee Bay called Villa Tasso, stopping at Bay Flats and Maxwell Gunter Recreation Area along the way. It was overcast and I had to run for my car at one point to dodge the rain, but it was nice to be outside and enjoying the bay. (Photos shot … Continue reading Villa Tasso
A new tenant
Her bony finger, shroud in a white cotton glove, stroked the nursery armoire, seeking out evidence of the child who once slept in the room, inspecting for dust lingering where it wasn’t welcome. The Trifecta weekend challenge is to write a 33-word opening line to [our] book, an incipit.
Week 29: running errands
Did a lot of errand running this week, so my 365Project images are more far-ranging than they have been lately. Still using food and pets as fall backs though, which I know are kinda boring. I did find a great auto cling with a kick-ass message for cancer, and the beach was as beautiful as … Continue reading Week 29: running errands
One bad apple
An apple a day Feeds my Internet habit This one is rotten Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL. My poor, little, 5-year-old Apple MacBook is slowly, and painfully dying. She was ill last winter and underwent some lengthy rehab, but this time, I think she not long for this world. It makes me … Continue reading One bad apple
Thin spiral notebook 