Mrs. Lu taught comparative religion for many years. She was the perfect person for the job since she couldn’t say that she believed in any of it, but it was all terribly interesting. She had always had a keen interest in religious philosophy. She had been to many churches, synagogs and temples throughout her years.… Continue reading Muslims, Jews, Catholics, Oh My!
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Girl Makes a Decision
The Girl had listened to all of the stories. She knew she was from a family filled with wild women. She wanted to make an informed decision. The women had made a lot of mistakes. Her own mother had come of age at a time when the whole world was blowing up with cultural change.… Continue reading Girl Makes a Decision
Auntie’s Story
They had been talking about each woman’s first sexual encounter. All the older ladies had shared as much as they dared when Auntie popped up with her own story. Auntie was the beautiful dark eyed, dark haired, dark skinned daughter of Mimi’s last lover before she married Grandad. Auntie had listened quietly to all the… Continue reading Auntie’s Story
Mimi’s First Time
“In those days people got married because they wanted to have sex. There was no reliable birth control. All the girls knew that they had to be careful or they would get knocked up and sent away. I had already had some close calls. It was the 1920’s and we were all party girls. I… Continue reading Mimi’s First Time
The Cycle
“I wonder if you all get your cycle at the same time?” a parent asks. “You know that can happen.” The whole class was an emotional wreck. They had a great year in spite of the fact that it would be the teacher’s last, and they would be off to high school, leaving behind the… Continue reading The Cycle