Once, I explained how my Mom has a passion for all things spooky. The house across the street from us was the perfect fuel for her fire. The house looks welcoming, almost idyllic with its large porch, the overhanging roof that lets you sit out on a rocking chair and read the newspaper and wave [...]
Full Story »The Dinner Party
So, my husband has been working with this absolutely gorgeous, consultant for the past three years. The type with long hair, wears blue jeans to business meetings, and always looks absolutely cool. When the girls in the office hear that he, let’s just call him Mr. X, is coming to town, some of the girls [...]
Full Story »The Christmas Party
This is the one that twirls through my mind when I hear the words Christmas party. I remember the room, which is meant to be the dining room. There is Tuscany-colored wall paper, with gold stars. Instead of a table, there is a pool table, and the “wall of fame.” Pictures of college chums; letters [...]
Full Story »He’s Buying her Christmas Present
You can almost see the morning sun trying to break through the misty winter fog. The sun is trying to bring warmth and pink to the sky – but the gray fog and mist will have nothing of this brightness. He took his coffee black before he drove off in his 1967 Chevy. He turns [...]
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