I looked around the table. There were at least fifty women there, and no men. It was a party for a close friend and everyone had gathered to champion her kindnesses to each of us, her inspiration, and her dedication to her craft. It was interesting to observe and speculate about the make up of… Continue reading A Party of Women
Category: Higher Ground
Kissin’ Cousins
At family gatherings the two cousins couldn’t keep their hands off of each other. They sat there politely as the adults talked. As soon as they saw the chance, they took it, and hid in the closet under the hanging clothes. They sat awkwardly among the miscellaneous shoes where they sought each other for comfort… Continue reading Kissin’ Cousins
Big Top Purple Morning
It was before noon on a weekday, but they didn’t care. They took a pause from their morning pre-occupations. She beckoned to him, “I’m horny. Let’s do it.” Fanfare wasn’t necessary for a couple who had been together for going on two-score. By now they knew which buttons to push and which functions to avoid… Continue reading Big Top Purple Morning
The Tent
He sits in his tent ripped to the gills. He’s smoked two joints so far. He pretends to be studying astrology. He looks at the chart he has drawn up and begins reading passages out of the Astrologer’s Bible. “Hmmm, Leo ascending…” he takes another toke, places a licorice drop in his mouth, takes a… Continue reading The Tent
Mary Jane
Suddenly I am aware that my vision seems clearer, my leg doesn’t hurt, the pain in my head is gone, the ache in my back has subsided. I want to sit up straight, stretch my muscles, flex my toes – Hell, I even want to touch my toes. What is this change that has come… Continue reading Mary Jane