Dad had agreed to build an archery shed up at the kids’ camp in exchange for partial camp fees. While Dad had to work, the rest of the family was looking forward to being outside in the beautiful setting, surrounded by Lodge Pole Pines. They were told they couldn’t swim, but they could canoe or… Continue reading Camp Weekend
Category: Life in G-ville
Tray of Love
The potted Begonias on the deck are in full bloom. She thinks a bright apricot color will look quite lovely in a champagne glass. She is preparing the special weekend Tray of Love for her drowsy husband who is still lingering in his Sunday bed. He caters to her every work day, gently opening the… Continue reading Tray of Love
Lesson About Birds
It was her last year teaching at Brigadoon. She was tyring to enjoy every moment she had left in this magical place. But the writing was on the wall. Declining enrollment had made her fate obvious. She would be laid off this year for certain. She began to think about buying a restaurant as an… Continue reading Lesson About Birds
Lois
Lois had worked as a waitress for Kristie’s family for fourteen years. She was reliable, dependable, and friendly. She was a capable head waitress who taught the rest of the staff the proper order and cleaning techniques they needed to learn. How to clean the slime snakes out of the ice cream scoop water bath.… Continue reading Lois
Rear Window
Looking out the rear window she has a bird’s eye view of the clothing optional pool down below. It is a big weekend and lots of guys are in town. The inns and resorts are full, the restaurants are running out of food, the booze is flowing, and the testosterone could sink a fleet of… Continue reading Rear Window