I find myself taken back by the true meaning of family. I’m basically an outsider in my newly acquired family. By newly acquired I mean, taken in by my wife’s family. No I didn’t go out and by one. Families are not readily available for purchase on the supermarket shelves. What would you pay for [...]
Archive for March, 2008
My life as told to me, by me as I see it. Part II
Posted in Shorts on March 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
My life as told to me, by me as I see it. Part 1
Posted in Shorts on March 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In this short series, I will offer some of my infinite wisdom on the subject of marriage. Let’s break that down a little.
Infinite: immeasurably great – hrm, I don’t know if that fits here, let’s see.
Wisdom: scholarly knowledge or learning – I have some knowledge through learning, but an expert, not even close to the [...]
A trip in an elevator and the day time stood still
Posted in Shorts on March 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Did you ever notice how people look up at the the lit numbers that indicate the floors, and then light up once passing the floor, or stopping. Why do people look at them so intently? Do you look up in an elevator? What in hell are you looking for?
I do, but I think I’m looking [...]
Exodus Continuous
Posted in Shorts on March 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is a story I sumbitted to a short story contest… it needed to be 600 word max, and contain a man, a woman and a job offer… so here it is for your critiquing…
Exodus Continuous…
With the alarm clock ringing Barry bounced out of bed. Today was the interview at Cuttim Cloze Engineering Company. He [...]
The Untouchable…
Posted in Shorts on March 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Eliot is more touchable than any of us really wanted to know. From my point of view, and let me tell you, this is only my opinion and I have no special knowledge of the accused or even how government actually functions, but this whole thing makes me sick.
Who in their right mind would jeopardize [...]
Indignations Abundant Part III
Posted in 1 on March 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I sat in front of my computer contemplating life as a general thought as the coffee ran its course through my body waking every nerve ending. There are so many questions and very few answers. I decided this was a better explored subject should I ever end up in a coma. You can wrack your [...]