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Veggie Tray

Veggie Tray

Veggie Tray She said she was making chili for the party. Other people, she thought, might bring pizza or wings. She said there might also be cupcakes or cookies and chips. Though I already knew, still, I asked out of politeness, what she wanted me to bring to her party. She asked, “How about a […]

Freedom to Escape

Freedom to Escape

Freedom to Escape The warden paid a visit to Prisoner 1023388. She looked ill, but comfortable, behind the bars in her striped prison uniform. “You’ve been confined a long time,” the warden told her. “But I’ve got some good news.” From inside her cage, the prisoner replied, “Am I getting out? Finally?” “Do you know […]

Safe

Safe

Safe I hadn’t seen the old man since before Christmas. He turned 81 a few days after Christmas. A few weeks after Christmas, I picked him up to take him out for a belated birthday and Christmas meal and give him his birthday and Christmas gifts. I gave him a used karaoke machine I got […]

Biggie Bag

Biggie Bag

Biggie Bag My buddy called. He asked if I was going to the bar to watch football. I said I was. He told me how he lost his ass at the track the day before. He said he was broke. He asked if he could borrow $200 so he could sit at the bar and […]

Separate Checks

Separate Checks

Separate Checks My father was buried at 12:30 p.m. It was then 4 p.m. I am my father’s only child. For all intents and purposes, he was my only parent. Of course, I have a mother. But she’s never been a mother. From her, I have a half-sister. From my half-sister, I have a nephew. […]

Flying Kites
stories

Flying Kites

Flying Kites She has a kite – a simple, red kite that she flies on the weekends. She’s a grown … Continue reading Flying Kites

Selena Gomez
stories

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez I knew Del would talk about winning the lottery. He’s old. He can barely walk. He’s illiterate and … Continue reading Selena Gomez

Peaches
mostly true stories, poetic ramblings

Peaches

Peaches the last race of the day a day of bad luck or bad choices with the only ticket i’d … Continue reading Peaches

Old Man in Biker Boots
mostly true stories

Old Man in Biker Boots

Old Man in Biker Boots There’s an old man that routinely walks past my house. He walks past my house … Continue reading Old Man in Biker Boots

Cheap
mostly true stories

Cheap

Cheap My dentist likes to talk……..a lot. My dentist talks so goddamned much he gets way behind on his appointments. … Continue reading Cheap

Fair Exchange
stories

Fair Exchange

Fair Exchange The handyman came when he said he’d come. He came and painted the main bedroom. Half way through … Continue reading Fair Exchange

Steady Diet of Hope
bullshit, poetic ramblings

Steady Diet of Hope

Steady Diet of Hope Offering the benefit of doubt, I try to reconcile your lack of common decency with some … Continue reading Steady Diet of Hope

8 miles
stories

8 miles

8 Miles I’d listened to his bullshit for over an hour. The dumbest, dullest, most boring bullshit that only an … Continue reading 8 miles

Cursed
mostly true stories

Cursed

Cursed The old man said he didn’t want to go to the thrift store anymore. When I took him out … Continue reading Cursed

Starts
stories

Starts

Starts My mother rarely calls or messages. I call or message my mother even less than she calls or messages … Continue reading Starts

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