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 …
I arrived at the office building about thirty minutes prior to my interview. Perfect. I have time to freshen up, look over my resume again, and mentally prepare. Fifteen minutes before the interview, I take another sip of water, check my makeup in the visor mirror for the 85th time, and open my car door. …
As I drove through the old neighborhood, memories of my kids playing at the community park, riding our bikes to the ice cream shop, and driving them to school every morning, filled my heart. Austin and Sophia are now in their late twenties and both live out of state. Jeremiah, their father, and I divorced …
It started with just one. I noticed a single, tiny black ant on the kitchen counter. I grabbed a paper towel, smashed it, and threw it in the kitchen trash can. I made my way back to my original destination, the coffee pot, and started my daily routine. I don’t have one of those fancy …
Yes, I have turned into one of those people that I used to make fun of. After New Year’s, I vowed to change my diet, actually use the gym membership I’ve been paying on for the past 18 months, and lose the 40 pounds that has permanently latched onto my body like a vice. I …
Don’t feel sorry for me. I didn’t ask for your pity and I certainly don’t need it. Remove that sorrowful look in your eyes, and get your caring hand off of my shoulder. I know you don’t agree with my choice to stay with Adam, but it’s my choice. You think I’m some stupid, sheepish, …
My mom is the most difficult person to buy for. She never wants anything or needs anything, as she tells us, or gives us an iota of a clue of what she may like. My mom’s hobbies include playing bunco, drinking white Russians, and yelling at tv commercials. We have bought her countless bunco playing …
“Shit!” I yell as I hit my head on the overhang above my staircase. I finish climbing down the stairs and stop for a second to make sure that I’m still functioning in a “normal” capacity. I run through the questions of asking myself my name, date, and occupation. I correctly answer the questions. Okay, …