Whew. Made it through the 2014 April Blogging A-Z Challenge. To everyone who visited, thank you! Now is a good time to reflect upon the challenge. (Because today is the “official” day to do so for the challenge.) 2018 people signed up for the challenge. I didn’t get anywhere close … Continue reading →
What have I gotten myself into? Odor. Overpowering. Cover nose. That cuts it. A little. I opened my eyes. How austere. Looks nothing like the tundra. I seem to be alone. I lifted my head. The odor abated some. I stood up. Not so overpowering. I shook my body to … Continue reading →
Lisa opened the last box in the once-crowded store room. She didn’t know what was in the box, but she couldn’t believe she was finally down to the last one. There must be some kind of celebration she should do after she finished this one. She’d been working steadily for … Continue reading →
“Yo! Boss! You want that special machine installed at the country club today?” Danny looked up from paperwork on his desk, “Yeah. Make sure the special options are installed before leaving the shop, then stock the Cokes after you deliver and set it up.” “Got it.” “Take ’em cold, though. … Continue reading →
Too many reports to read thoroughly. I learned to scan for content. And pray I didn’t miss anything critical. People think being a spy means you’re an international man of mystery, driving fast cars and getting the girl. I guess that’s more enticing than the reality I see every day. … Continue reading →
“Mom, I’ve decided to buy a convenience store.” Vihn helped her make the bed and clean the hotel room while she worked so he could talk to her. It was among his oldest memories, spending time like this with his mother. She’d taken him to work with her until he … Continue reading →
Cynthia closed her eyes and sighed. Not a contented sigh. Oh, how she wished she could find a contented sigh in her somewhere. No. This was the sigh of a million frustrations and disappointments. This was a sigh of disappointment in herself. Why couldn’t she find balance and contentment in … Continue reading →
They’d dared me to do it, and I was wishing it was dark instead of daylight. In the darkness, someone would be less likely to see me. This way, anyone in town might see me sneaking into the old Murphy mansion set back from the main road. I know. You’re … Continue reading →
Tessa unpacked in her new apartment. She’d purposefully shed herself of belongings for this new start, but some items had to accompany her. She was ready for the box she’d saved for last. It wasn’t large. She sat on her love seat with the box on her lap. Holding it … Continue reading →
Kenneth peered at the shoes in his room from underneath his bed. The shoes connected to his father’s feet. Please don’t let him look under here. Please don’t have him flip the bed. Kenneth begged whatever powers that be every time his father went on a rampage like this. Usually, … Continue reading →