As much as I once loved him, now I can’t stand the sarcastic tone of his voice. Gawd, how I hate that man! His smug, condescending arrogance grates on my very last nerve. He treats me more like one of his vapid office subordinates than his wife of 40 years. “You’ve outdone yourself, a delicious … Continue reading A new recipe
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Lies and kisses
“Oh, what lies there are in kisses.” ~ Heinrich Heine It was his idea and she loved him all the more for it. They sat together on a surprisingly comfortable couch in a room that looked more like a favorite uncle’s den than a therapist’s office. Thighs touching, he held her hand on his knee. … Continue reading Lies and kisses
Racing the moon
Her list of cryptic directions crumpled in his pocket, he followed her ribbon trail into the cornfield, weaving among the stalks. As the satin slipped through his fingers, he realized it was the same she used to piece together their marriage quilt. Dread filled him as he imagined her recent distractions as more than typical … Continue reading Racing the moon
Bump in the night
Are the shadows real, or just a shift of the light? Whispers in the dark, incoherent, words indistinct. Reaching out to close the curtain, blocking out the faces, only to jerk back a hand from what lurks behind the veil. Corners are safer than open floors. Trying to sleep with your back against the wall, … Continue reading Bump in the night
affair (dot) com
Are you crazy? You’ve never even seen him in person! I know him, and he knows me... far better than you ever could. How can you say that? You can’t be sure he’s not some pimply-faced kid goofing around with his high school friends. You couldn’t possibly understand the connection we have. It’s more than … Continue reading affair (dot) com
Don’t drive drowsy ~ Santa’s cautionary tale
He hated being late, and they knew it. He had sent out memos before about last-minute projects, but still they kept pushing for more time. Their enthusiasm was appreciated, but it had to stop. If his schedule was off even a few minutes, people could be missed, children would suffer, and that was completely unsatisfactory. … Continue reading Don’t drive drowsy ~ Santa’s cautionary tale
Thin spiral notebook 