Category Archives: Stories & Brief Tales

“First look at the colour.  The outer rim, slightly raised should be a golden tan.  Then as we move to the center it fades to a soft uniform cream or ecru tone…” It felt like we were in an operating … Continue reading →

He reached for the snooze button.  He knew it was there.  Somewhere.  And it wasn’t like it was a different alarm clock… or that he was unfamiliar with its location on the night stand, or its shape, or its button … Continue reading →

I couldn’t wait to get into bed on the nights after my Mom had changed the linen.  Nothing is better than fresh sheets.  I cherished it as much as the nights that my Dad would brush my hair after my night … Continue reading →

I turned the corner, and there she was… sitting in a leaf pile at the end of her drive on McKinley Ave. Mollie and I were out for some exercise… Mollie being our Keeshond.  Sandy had given strict instructions to … Continue reading →