Side-By-Side
My love and I. Â He’s looking a bit scruffy as his beard grows back in and the sun glasses hide his wonderful eyes. Â The wind did my hair. Â It matters not. Â We were out in the sun and having fun. [...]
Lesser Evils
He emerges from the bedroom with wads of cloth in his hands. She knows He’s headed for the laundry room. She stops him. “What are those?” She demands. He looks baffled and holds them up for her to see. “Dirty socks and jeans,” he says. She plants her hands on [...]
Taking Your Medicine
She: “You remembered to bring home the pills the doctor gave you?” He: “Yes, dear. They’re right here.” She: “Good. The medical people expect you to follow their instructions to the letter, and I’m here to make sure that you do that.” He: “OK, I think. God give me the [...]
Violet Russell
She: “Someone’s at the door. Would you answer it?” He: “I suppose, but I don’t know what good it will do. The door doesn’t talk back.” She: “Neither should you! Who is the person behind the door?” He: “Name’s Violet Russell. Vi for short. Says she has a package for [...]
S’no Day
She: “C’mon, slugabed, I’ve got to go soon.” He: “Snow day.” She: “It most certainly is day. You can see in the house without turning the lights on, and it’s before 8 AM. We might survive the winter yet.” He: “Snow day.” She: “Are you listening to me? It is [...]