I was curled up on my couch watching my favorite show when I heard the chime of the front doorbell ring from the speaker in my hallway. My television show was also interrupted with a video notification in the right hand corner of the screen and Alexa telling me “Someone is at your front door.”Continue reading “SOMEBODY’S WATCHING ME”
Tag Archives: romance
PEACE AND HARMONY
I was sitting on the couch looking out at the snow covered ground when my son Alex came into the room. “What are you up to today?” he asked as he sat down next to me. “I’m hoping to have a nice calm indoor day today.” I said as I pointed out the window. “I’mContinue reading “PEACE AND HARMONY”
FEEDING FAIL
“I had such high hopes.” I said with a sigh as I looked out my kitchen window to our backyard. My son Alex came up next to me. “What are you talking about?” I pointed to the split open pumpkin laying at the edge of our woods. “I thought they’d be thrilled to have thatContinue reading “FEEDING FAIL”
LOCAL SUMMER
“It’s here.” I sighed as I stood on the boardwalk leaning against the railing looking out at the ocean. I could hear the waves hitting the sandy shoreline and that sound was exactly what I needed. I looked over at my husband Steven who was standing next to me. “Local summer.” I sighed again. “MyContinue reading “LOCAL SUMMER”
TOLL ROAD
My son Alex and I were driving out of our development headed for the grocery store when I spotted the lemonade stand up ahead. “Oh, no. They’re still at it! ” I cried and looked over at Alex. “Duck down!” Alex looked around confused. “Duck down? Why?” I didn’t want to slow the car downContinue reading “TOLL ROAD”
GETTING VACATION READY
“Okay. I leave for Maine in two days.” I said as I put the bowl of green beans on the table next to the platter of meatloaf. I sat down and looked at both my husband Steven and son Alex. “Can someone please remember to water my geraniums on the back deck?” “I’ll do that.”Continue reading “GETTING VACATION READY”
PLEASE FLY AWAY
I was sitting on the couch, completely engrossed in my book, when there was a loud bang against the picture window just inches from my head. “What the heck!” I dropped my book and got up on my knees to see what had hit the window. When I didn’t see anything unusual I got upContinue reading “PLEASE FLY AWAY”
IN LIKE A LION OUT LIKE A LAMB
“Okay. I have to say I’m really glad my least favorite month of the year is done.” I said with a sigh as I leaned back against the couch and put my feet up on the coffee table. “Why’s March your least favorite month?” My husband Steven asked as he stopped and stood next toContinue reading “IN LIKE A LION OUT LIKE A LAMB”
AI OR NOT AI THAT IS THE QUESTION
I was scrolling through Facebook when a video popped up of an adorable little monkey, dressed in pajamas, looking into a bowl. The little guy paused for a moment, looked at the camera, and the most beautiful smile came across his face. “He’s adorable!” I cried. “I want one!” My son Alex came into theContinue reading “AI OR NOT AI THAT IS THE QUESTION”
SUNRISE IN 2025
My husband Steven and son Alex and I were finishing up dinner when I glanced over at the Christmas tree. It was looking a little bare now that the gifts weren’t under it anymore. “Another Christmas in the books.” I sighed as I ate the last forkful of salad on my plate. “It was aContinue reading “SUNRISE IN 2025”
Slice of Life 