Robins land on the branches heaving their pendulous breasts. Gallumphf! Chortle! Chortle! Gobbling the Haws – ripe and succulent – a dozen or more. Will they be entranced like Sleeping Beauty? Or live forever like Tuck Everlasting? Gallumphf! Chortle! Chortle! The tree stands firm in the waning light… allowing this final grooming before its barren… Continue reading The Hawthorn Tree
Inappropriate As Usual
What are you thankful for? This was the question they all had to answer as they went around the table at Thanksgiving. The whole family was sitting in the church getting ready for the funeral service. The old patriarch had finally bit the dust. It was a sad day, but a happy day too, because… Continue reading Inappropriate As Usual
Southwest Domina
The passengers were getting settled into their seats. The flight was crowded and every available overhead space was crammed with carry on luggage. The flight attendant blazes in cape flying, stomping her big black knee high boots. “You will have to move your things,” she insists with an attitude. “This is my space, my office,… Continue reading Southwest Domina
Lawrence
She thought she had finally met someone who could help her run the place. He reminded her of her dad; small, thin, man with carefully combed hair, some stylish alligator loafers, grey slacks, a white long sleeved shirt rolled to the elbows, a gold watch, and a brown leather jacket. He smelled like a combination… Continue reading Lawrence
NYE Flood
Their business had already experienced the winter fall off. It was hard to stay afloat in a seasonal tourist town. Business owners had two options: close or reduce staff. Kristie knew that if she reduced staff, they might not be available to work for her when the season picked up again. But she had to… Continue reading NYE Flood