Word count 1563 I’ve been fairly happy since I re-animated Wendy. She wanted to leave me to get back to her bad boys after the first time I brought her back to life. I still believe that because she owed me her life, … Continue reading Frankencat
Errands
50 Words “Sorry I’m late hun. I had some errands to run after work”. “You must be beat. Let me get you a drink.” “I’m also a little spooked. I had the feeling I was being followed.” “That was me following you on your … Continue reading Errands
Betty’s New Boyfriend
Word count 755 “Hey Joe why don’t you come over today?” “I don’t think that I should while you are incapacitated. There isn’t anything we could do.” “We could talk, tell each other stories.” “Betty, we couldn’t do anything physical. Your lower back stiffness precludes … Continue reading Betty’s New Boyfriend
Silly Love Songs
Word count 455 The Many Loves of R. Penniman Lucille you can Keep A Knockin’ but you can’t come in. You’ve been Slippin’ And Slidin’ with Miss Ann By The Light Of The Silvery Moon and that ain’t right. Now I’m Ready Teddy to … Continue reading Silly Love Songs
Valentine’s Day Massacre
Word count 1192 Special Report To Stumptown Magazine by Elmer Jakes February 10, 20xx I was at her bedside when Ginger Smith uttered her last words. “Why did Ted do this? I thought that we loved each other.” Ginger didn’t know that Ted Hamer … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Massacre
Cage
Word count 100 The town came to the zoo based on the promise of a special exhibit of animals captured with great difficulty. The audience was truly impressed. “My god, they are ten times our size.” “They are bellowing so loud they can be … Continue reading Cage
Camping
All that was left 1 Duke had been dating Sally for a week and decided it was time to get the relationship on a higher level. If she agreed with his suggestion, he thought the two of them had it made. Camping in the … Continue reading Camping
Newsletter 2021 -1999
Word count 19416 Season's Greetings 2021!Let’s get the bad stuff out first. Valentine’s Day freezing rain got us 5.5 days without electricity. We camped in front of the gas fireplace (see pic)and spent time in the Volt charging the phone and heating our seats. Lots of trees and branches … Continue reading Newsletter 2021 -1999
Stranger One
Odd interlude Word count 100 One day a few years back I accompanied spouse and editor (same person) while she went shopping at the Albertsons a few blocks away. I would wander aimlessly if I went with her, so I sat in a chair outside. … Continue reading Stranger One
Curmudgeon 4
Not me / better looking / what's with the glasses? Word count 425 How to convince me that you are a bad writer or speaker: “Take” preceded by fast, quick or hot. “Convo”, “conversate”, or “commentate” “Pricing” or “price point” instead … Continue reading Curmudgeon 4
Doug Hawley 