Set to vibrate, her phone skipped across the bar top, crashing into the stem of her wine glass. Her boss Sam was calling again. Without picking up the phone, Pauley turned it off, ignoring the blinking voicemail alert. Downing the last swallow of her Merlot, Pauley searched for Ross, the new bartender. He wasn't the … Continue reading Let it go to voice mail
Spending other people’s money
On a rare occasion when both of my kids were home at the same time, we recently discussed Father's Day gifts. What The Mister might like, what would be something he's use and enjoy, rather than knick-knacks that would just take up shelf space and gather dust. Deciding on a couple of items, when I … Continue reading Spending other people’s money
Promises
"Would you stay if she promised you heaven?" ~ Fleetwood Mac, Rhiannon
Surprises
I stayed close to home again this weekend, and visited a local bayside park and our local community college for my photo hike. These were my favorite shots of the day. Sometimes, well more often than not, once I download my photos, I find surprises. Things like sunĀ flares, or little creatures, or odd effects that … Continue reading Surprises
That phone call
Sweet Mother of God! I adore my children, but heaven help me, some days I don't like them very much. Answer the phone! Mom? Everything I did as a teen? I'M. SO. SORRY. The Trifextra Challenge this weekend is to write anything, in whichever form, that is exactly 33 words, including the word "mother."
Week 18: A different eye
Whenever I go on my weekly photo hikes, I go for a very specific reason... to take photos. I may not have the location mapped out before I leave home, or have a plan for what photos I want to take, but for those few hours my sole focus is taking pictures. For this 365 … Continue reading Week 18: A different eye
Thin spiral notebook 