I saw in the paper a new meeting opening up at the college, I have a few weeks to decide (code for: convince myself) whether I’d like to attend. OA. Overeaters Anonymous. It’s background being so simple the idea in and of itself sparks fear in me. I know, fear? Yes. FEAR.
The other day, I was in a ladies clothing store and met a friendly woman who quickly engaged me in conversation. I’ll call her Linda. Actually, Linda did almost all the talking. She told me that she was the descendant of a wealthy European family, where the elder son had received the father’s inheritance, and [...]
“Always remember me.” Nola said as we parted for the last time. Nola was a convenience for me at one point in my life, which soon turned into my only real love. I met her about six months before I went to grad school. Nola had a kind soul, a beauty, and posed an amazing [...]
While I sat at the table minding my business, someone I did not recognize approached me. “Hey you look familiar, very familiar!” I didn’t have a clue who this person was; she was a stranger to me. I just gave her a blank look; then a faint smile and replied, “Well, I don’t remember who [...]
Here I was again putting myself up for grabs. It had been a little over two years since I had a serious relationship. Until now, I just kind of flip flop around the dating scene. In other words the closet I came to dating was a mall encounter with a nice looking guy my cousin [...]
Memories of Things Present A house built on deep regrets filled with dreams and forgotten love. Overhead flies a wisp of clouds – perhaps an angel’s breath, a granted wish. It is day’s end. A red sun sets. He knows tomorrow will come again with all life’s bromide of promises; he knows yet does not [...]
Part 1 Summary: After a relaxing evening home alone, Clarinda is startled awake by a wolf who wandered in through the doggy door. After shooting the wolf three times, she is shocked to find him transformed in to her husband and she’s certain she just killed him. Part 2… “Shit,” she repeated her earlier phrase [...]
Thabo walked down the line of cars waiting at the traffic light, trying to make eye contact with the drivers. He found that he sold more newspapers if he could somehow connect with his potential customers. If they returned his glance he gave them one of his cheerful two-second smiles while allowing his eyes to [...]
As the minutes stretched into hours, the conversation flowed. They moved closer as they shared the stories of their lives. Edging over inch by inch, her bare skin slid across vinyl upholstery until it was pressed hard against the denim of his jeans. She sat motionless, wondering if he’d pull away, hoping he wouldn’t.
* 2 * Fear and Euphoria “Shush, stay in bed and sleep,” said Kari the next morning. “I’m going to shower and order breakfast.” She kissed my hand, smiled and walked away and all I could think was; she’s awesome! When I finally got my eyes open and rolled out of bed, she was on [...]
