It’s almost midnight and Sarah is still awake in her apartment. She paces the old, brown carpet, following the same step pattern she has left over the last three years. The dark carpet is shredding and is barely being held together by a few stubborn threads. Sarah has complained to the super many times about …
Most of us have many epiphanies during our lifetime, or aha moments, as my mom called them. You know, those times where you suddenly realize your way of thinking about something was totally backward. Now, I am not talking about when you’re six years old and learn the difference between Washington State and Washington D.C. …
Yesterday was a special day because it marked a year from when I started my blog and posted my first short story online. I have always had a love for reading and writing, but sharing my work with others was never something I had done much of before. I am very thankful for my sister …
Alexis giggled as they stood in Megan’s bedroom. “What is it?” Megan asked. “Um, why are you wearing panty hose?” Alexis asked. “I don’t know,” Megan said as she shrugged her shoulders. “Are you eighty-five years old?” Alexis asked, trying to hold back her laughter. “No.” “Are you a cast member of the golden girls?” …
I hate weddings. I know “hate” is a strong word, but I can’t help it. It is at least one full year of planning, celebrating with engagement parties, bridal parties, never-ending discussions about dresses, colors, food, seating charts, and honeymoon destinations. None of which truly has any real effect on my life, yet I have …
I used to despise my superpower. Why couldn’t I fly, read people’s minds, or have the ability to fight off an evil army all by myself? Yes, the ability to be completely invisible can be annoying at times; however, as I have gotten older, I embrace it. For example, it’s frustrating when I see an …
Words, phrases, punctuation, conversational flow, plot, storyline, bully my thoughts. You don’t let me concentrate on tasks that actually pay my bills. Always flooding my mind with new narratives, or a witty comeback for a character to say. I can’t even get a full night’s rest anymore without waking up in the darkness and fumbling …
It happened so quickly I didn’t know how to react. Neither did he. I hadn’t touched anyone in a very long time, let alone a stranger, since the pandemic stay at home orders were instituted, and I assumed he felt the same. I was at the grocery store checkout line, and accidentally dropped the pack …
It is that time of year of reflection and hope. Unfortunately, all of that seems to get jumbled up with anxiety filled thoughts of wondering what time the wine shop closes because I need to buy one last gift, or trying to estimate what is the best time to leave my house to beat the …
I was watching the news last night and felt myself drifting off to sleep. I was excited that I might be able to sleep tonight for the first time in weeks. I shut off the tv, set my alarm on my phone, and turned over in bed. Within fifteen minutes of waiting for sleep to …