She was upset. She was frantic. She had just received the expected layoff notice. She was about to have a panic attack. Now what was she going to do? She got into her car and barreled down the highway a little too fast. If she turned right she’d end up at the mouth of The River in a… Continue reading The Road Worth Taking
Category: Higher Ground
Would I Sleep with Them?
Seriously. I have a fool-proof method for determining who I will vote for during this presidential election. Would I sleep with them? Let’s take a look at all the candidates: Jeb Bush: I like the guy. I would trust him to be a gentleman. So, yes. Carson: He’s like false advertising. He’s like a white… Continue reading Would I Sleep with Them?
The Nude Beach
It was winter and still they longed to be naked in the sun on a beach out of town, down a steep path, and across the railroad tracks. Winters here on the north coast of California are a precious combination of heavy rain storms needed to feed the big trees… and then jewel clear days… Continue reading The Nude Beach
Daddy’s Girl
In her sophomore year of high school, her father quit his job and opened a restaurant. It was a risky venture to leave his well paying job to go for broke what with four kids and a wife to support. Everyone was holding their breath, but somehow he managed to make a success of it.… Continue reading Daddy’s Girl
Diva Rules
The Set Up: So, Here’s one for the books. I’m on a gig. Another Chick Singer who also works with the piano player is there checking me out, being “supportive”. The band and I are having fun, being open…. The other Chick Singer starts snapping her fingers really loud trying to increase the tempo of… Continue reading Diva Rules