Snoopy

Snoopy was a terrible dog – a crazed barker, undisciplined, and spoiled. They bought him from a pet store for their son’s seventh birthday.  He was a cute puppy – a blond part terrier, part Cocker Spaniel. They had a hell of a time housebreaking him.  He ruined the new blue carpet in one bedroom… Continue reading Snoopy

Left?/Right!

That guy can only see things to his right.  He’s so blinded on the left that he must turn in a complete circle towards the right to see anything or anyone on the left.  This makes it dangerous for driving, walking, or even doing laundry! The clothes either keep falling on the ground where he… Continue reading Left?/Right!

100 Dresses

Being a woman and a mother, she knew what it was to sacrifice her own wants and needs for those of her family.  She worked when she didn’t want to work.  She quit show business when she was in her prime to care for her husband and children.  She didn’t even get her teeth cleaned… Continue reading 100 Dresses

Southern Style

Her “Southern Friend” was going off to explore Africa.  The attack on the World Trade Center had just occurred and Kristie was concerned about her friend’s safety.  “Aren’t you afraid?” “Oh no,” Jeananne insisted in her southern drawl, “I just love A-rabs!” She continued, “We take our own bacon frozen in our suitcases because you… Continue reading Southern Style

I am safe

No one has ever held me to a mark before. Like a trained animal, my eyes are fixed on you… Looking for every sign, Judging my place in your heart … and nestling there Where it is warm and I am safe… as long as I hold your gaze I am safe. (First published 6/22/11)

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