My son, Alex and I were going to go for a walk when I stopped in the foyer and wondered out loud. “Do you think I’m going to need a coat?” Alex went to check the outdoor thermometer which was outside the dining room window while I decided it would just be easier to openContinue reading “FRONT DOOR FIASCO”
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MAGIC PURSE
My husband Steven and our son Alex and I were having lunch with some friends at a local restaurant. As the server handed us our menus I reached in my purse to get my reading glasses. As my hand swept the inside of my bag I felt a small container and pulled it out. IContinue reading “MAGIC PURSE”
CHEF’S KISS
I was walking up our front steps, arms loaded down with bags of groceries when my husband Steven opened the front door. “Are there more bags in the car?” He asked as he stepped aside to let me walk past him so I could get to the kitchen. “There sure are!” I said as IContinue reading “CHEF’S KISS”
ALWAYS THE WRONG LINE
My son Alex and I had stopped at the grocery store to pick up a few things which of course turned into a half filled cart instead. As we headed to the checkout lines I began scanning for potential problems. “Okay, not this one.” I whispered. “The check out person has an ‘in training’ badgeContinue reading “ALWAYS THE WRONG LINE”
HOMEMADE BIRD FEEDER
I was in the kitchen unloading the dishwasher while my son Alex was standing next to me spreading peanut butter on some crackers. “We literally just finished dinner.” I said as I opened the cabinet to put the clean glasses away. “I can’t believe you’re still hungry!” “I’m not hungry for more pot roast. I’mContinue reading “HOMEMADE BIRD FEEDER”
THAT’S A GOOD BOX
Our doorbell rang and Steven went to answer it. “Thank you!” I heard him call as he came back inside holding a package. “Who’s it for?” I asked. “Me.” He said as he put the box on the counter top and reached in the drawer to get a knife and slit open the top. “That’sContinue reading “THAT’S A GOOD BOX”
CHARLIE BROWN PUMPKINS
“What’s wrong with all the pumpkins on the front steps?” My husband Steven asked as he walked in the front door. “What do you mean, ‘What’s wrong with them’?” I asked. “They look like they’re melting.” He laughed. “They’re a little misshapen.” I agreed. “But that’s what makes them so beautiful.” I smiled as IContinue reading “CHARLIE BROWN PUMPKINS”
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”
WHO’S KNOCKING AT MY DOOR?
It was first thing in the morning and I was rushing around the house trying to get ready for work. I grabbed my bags and water bottle off the chair and headed to the front door calling out “Good-by!” to whoever was in earshot when my son Alex came around the corner. “Be careful! There’sContinue reading “WHO’S KNOCKING AT MY DOOR?”
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”
Slice of Life 