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Monthly Archives: February 2011
Final round
“Don’t, Bobby. I’m frightened,” she said, but he ignored her. She whispered her fear, knowing even shouts and screams would be ignored. They’d played this game before. He spun the cylinder with a glancing blow, hand flat against the revolver. … Continue reading
Posted in 100 words, Fiction, Writing
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Hello world!
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
Posted in Uncategorized
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Before and After: a room make over
Before, this room has been a catch-all for kid toys. A lot of emotion was kept hidden behind the closed door and the in the dresser drawers. When daughter #2 moved out we painted the black and red walls a … Continue reading
Posted in deadline, frugal, Inspiration, not writing
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Understatement
“I have a small obsession with owls,” she confessed, ushering me into her home. I’d already noted her sweater (owls knitted into the rib pattern with buttons stitched on for eyes) and jewelry (small, copper owl pendants with tiny turquoise … Continue reading
Posted in 100 words, Fiction, Writing
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The Bottom Line
“Look at how she engages the little ones,” I said. Principal Hodges and I watched two members of our assessment staff working with the Special Needs class. “Yes, Sue’s remarkable,” he commented without expression. “Joe’s good, too.” Joe, our speech … Continue reading
Posted in 100 words, Fiction, Writing
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Naturally
Jessie and I hadn’t spoken since the argument before our mother’s funeral. “It’s ridiculous!” Jessie’s concern was more for her own reputation than our recently deceased mother’s. “Of course it’s ridiculous, but it’s Mother’s last wish. I have to honor … Continue reading