The neurotic artist discovered that his crush has a partner. It is disappointing to say the least. The artist rarely finds a woman attractive. There is something about her. The concoction of mystery and openness made her interesting. When talking to her, his chest felt warmth and whimsy. Though they only had a handful of… Read More »
Her neighbor thought she had lost her marbles. She would sit on the front porch with a cup of tea for most of her day, looking at pedestrians and parallel parkers. She looks like she could use a hot meal and the hug of her husband. Today, she saw a young black couple parking a… Read More »
“It is nice to hear your voice.” “The same.” “What have you been up to?” “Not much. Work mostly. Reading random stuff here and there.” “What are you reading?” “Uh… some history, some philosophy, some mystical stories.” “Tell me more about the mystical stories.” “Not much to tell honestly. Just random stuff to pass time.”… Read More »
A massage therapist has a favorite client. The client is quiet and not demanding. She tips generously – another reason to like her. Let’s call the client Alex. From what the massage therapist gathered, Alex works at a desk and doesn’t exercise often. Her neck, shoulder and hips are tight. Her left scapula doesn’t have… Read More »
Post the war, there was a shakiness left in her. She constantly feared for the ground opening up under her feet. It was a real fear that she couldn’t shake. She had a small garden filled with aliveness. People complimented on her careful design, the layers, the colors and how she looked when she took… Read More »
Have you heard of the story where a donkey died staring at a bucket of water and a pile of hay? Let me tell you. The donkey couldn’t decide whether to drink the water first or to eat the hay first so he stood there and died. It seems like the story is telling me… Read More »
A little girl wrote a letter to God. Dear God, Can you send me a copy of the book you are reading? I’d like to read it too. Thank you. Three weeks later, the little girl received a sturdy and rather thick sketchbook in the mail. She flipped the pages back and forth looking for… Read More »