Category Archives: Stories & Brief Tales

I think I have everything in order.  But you can never be too sure.  Sweater. It must be cold there, maybe I should take two. Two.  No more, I don’t want anyone to think that I couldn’t take the cold. … Continue reading →

“Coconut custard pie. I’m sorry I missed it on Monday. It looked super!” This was in response to the question, “What would you like for dessert at lunch?” The question was posed at 9:15 in the morning as I was … Continue reading →

The word got around quick. The 150 strong blackbird main flight that hung around the power lines near the Bed, Bath & Beyond on Connecticut Avenue took wing and began their characteristic swirl. They flew up, first to the left, a swoop to … Continue reading →

It caught me by surprise, too! Even as I sip my whisky here at Ash Creek, surrounded by familiar faces, I have to smile. I think back to another night, some thirty-two years ago, to another bar… Sinbad’s on the … Continue reading →