Keepers versus Throwers

          Like many couples, my guy and I have philosophical differences. We don't have meaningful discussions about the afterlife or whether veganism will save the planet, but we do look at the world differently.  If our lives were represented on a stage,

Gato Blades

    Below is my entry for this week's Five Sentence Fiction. 

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The topic was 'blades'. 

      He entered the room, desire in his predatory eyes.

My Alternate Universe

    The other day I was reminded of just how different the pace is in my small town. We moved from the city to this suburban/rural area several years ago but every now and then there are moments that bring it home.

          Once a month my small committee meets in town hall in the evening to conduct our business. Our group’s power is vast and far-reaching: our budget is $250 a year, an amount we still haven’t figured out how to spend.

Encounters of the Golf Kind

It was a perfect New England summer day and my golfing partners in crime and I had decided to meet for a game. We only began playing in the middle of last summer and are pretty evenly matched. Much of our conversation, when it’s not about our children, husbands, or home repair and renovation, is usually, “What club should I use?” “How do I stand for a pitch shot?” and “I love your golf shoes!”

          As retired ladies, we’re also fortunate to be able to play on weekday mornings, thus avoiding heat and crowds. This also leaves time for the most important element of golf - lunch.

Ten Reasons Why I'm So Incredibly Fascinating.

  In no particular order.

1. I can wiggle my ears

2. Howard, a member in our long line of cats, used to pee in the toilet.

Child Endangerment

          It’s a miracle my kids are here today; they missed many of the health and safety measures that shield today’s youth. But it’s not like I didn’t try to protect them.

 Rather than allowing her to fling herself down the cellar stairs,

Bad Language

 

I try not to perpetuate the image: I’ve never worn my hair in a bun, never mind stuck a pencil through one.

I can also proudly say that I’ve never rapped anyone on the knuckles with a ruler, although I’ve been sorely tempted.  I also don’t correct other people’s grammar.  Okay, occasionally my husband, who you’ve gotta admit, according to the playbook of marriage is fair game.