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: Shit
Butch
He was short and stocky with a bad complexion, wavy brown hair and side burns that were in need of cutting. He had vibrant and determined brown eyes, and nice full lips. Even though he wore a suit and tie, the suit was rumpled and the collar on his white shirt featured a black ring… Continue reading Butch
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
Getting Out Alive
In my mind everyone should take care of their own shit as soon as they are able developmentally, and as long as they can physically and mentally as they age. Sometimes we have to take care of someone else’s shit; like a small child or someone who is aging or sick. But basically everyone needs… Continue reading Getting Out Alive
Not Over It
She was not over it. Even though his back was broke and her leg was out, they managed to strap it on. He should have known better than to dead lift a battery without warming up first. He should have gotten into the correct squatting position for lifting, But thinking he was still the strapping… Continue reading Not Over It