Fifty Five Words
55 Words: She was a magical aunt. When I skinned my knee, Father applied a stinging liquid, but Aunt spoke and the pain faded. On Halloween I wanted a real witch’s hat; Aunt provided. When she died...
View Article55 Words, Part Two
Rose posted my guest entry: In an effort to leave something behind that the world would remember, Carl worked relentlessly until the day that he died, leaving behind no surviving family members. He was...
View Article55 Words for Monday Morning
It is a new week, and he wakes up surprisingly refreshed. The weekend was busy (as usual) but productive. Fairly certain he’s not quite ready to start again, but given that it’s either get started or...
View Article55 Words For Friday Evening
His stressful week over and done with, our hero pauses to evaluate his weekend options. He’s interested in unwinding and blowing off some steam, and doing so in the company of friends. With all the...
View Article55 Words for Sunday Evening
Stolen Shamelessly from Bird and Moon: He came home to find her curled on the rug, crying again. “Happy birthday!” he said. “Fed your birds today?” “No.” “Come,” he said, “I got you a present.” Gently...
View ArticleSupport the Gays
I recieved a bulletin on MySpace entitled “Support the Gays.” It was a fairly humorous top ten list that was meant to provide some sort of support to the “gay cause.” Those of you who know me know I...
View Article55 Words for Friday Night
In a talkative mood, I sit at my computer, with the A/C turned high so I don’t waste electricity ($500 electric bills will do that to a person). It’s Friday night, and I’ve got a ton of work to do, but...
View ArticleDead Air, brought to you by Lloyd James Funeral Home
Brought to you today by the always awesome 55-Words: She coughed nervously. He fumbled with his napkin. “So, you work in radio?” she said. “Um, how is that?” “Uh, it’s good,” he said. “Frantic, though....
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