Conversation about Nothing
“So how are things, honey?” A asked while fishing in her purse for T’s cigarettes. “What’s the guy situation?” “Um,” I puffed on one of my own. “There is ‘no guy situation’?” “Really? I had at least two people ask what your status was.” I gave A my cigarette as un fuego. “Who?” She shrugged. [...]
Valentine
Baby, I believe in Love. I believe one day we’ll wake up together after a night of Big and Little Spoons. You’ll let me kiss the apples of your cheeks. I’ll let you tuck my hair behind my ear. Maybe we’ll have a lazy Sunday, us brewing coffee, making banana gingerbread pancakes, and listening to [...]
Small World
SCENE – late dinner at restaurant. Nancy arrives, joining table of friends including Becks, Ash, and Nic. Nancy: Hey guys! When did you get back from Nica? Becks: We just got back when I emailed you. Nic: And I have a message for you! Do you know a ‘B’? Nancy: Oh my god. You met [...]
Saltwater Therapy, #3
In the days following the crocodile sighting, I asked others what they had seen and heard. I was hoping to find the primary source – the key witness – so that I may learn where to avoid and how to recognize a crocodile in the water. Responses ranged. Yeah, I ‘heard’ that. Um, if you [...]
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