Age trumps…
Spring. 84°F today. Some places still sleep in their winter. It’s only March. Spring, on my dark, warm street. It’s only 8:30 p.m. Enough time later for night’s cool crocodile breath. Sprinkler heads...
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I was covered with dust and grime from digging through boxes in the garage when I found the one marked TOYS. Using a Swiffer cloth, I wiped off the small box and my hands. What toys did we have that...
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I’d been trying to decide for weeks. Or was it months? It was the not deciding that was driving me nuts. Should I or shouldn’t I? The situation would never change unless I did something about it. I...
View ArticleLiebster Award
A blogging award! I’m honored and…overwhelmed. There appears to be lots of stuff that must be done to accept this award. Or nothing to do, depending upon one’s perspective. I guess it’s up to me. Do...
View ArticleDisappearance.2
She meets no strangers; pulls every heart close. Sees every ding in psyche; wants to hold them tight to stop their leakage. I need a breather. I have to get some air. Just for a moment. I need to...
View ArticleThe Hole Inside
Couldn’t branch out at tender age were it not for the hole inside; Couldn’t risk a verge to the unknown were it not for the hole inside; Couldn’t risk propriety’s dress parade were it not for the hole...
View Articlepain and love
We passed the KTLA5 News van just south of the exit to Isla Vista. Apparently they were also headed back to L.A. “Can’t see the water today,” Mother said, her head turned to her window as she looked...
View ArticleDaddy’s Desk
In the top drawer is Daddy’s inexpensive silver wristwatch with its flexible, stretch band. Without his warm flesh and steady heartbeat, it stopped. I tried wearing it when I noticed, but it was too...
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