2009-08-11 02:08
I had risen at 6 that morning and went for a swim, enjoying the serenity of the cool water and its soothing effect on my back. Marjorie was still in bed; she hated getting out of bed before… Read More
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2009-08-11 01:00
Last night I dreamed I was breast-feeding Rerun from What's Happening. He wore a cloth diaper and his signature rainbow suspenders and red cap, but was otherwise naked. As he clamped his… Read More
2009-08-10 09:23
“Marjorie, would you bring in my messages, please? I’ll also take my coffee now, thank you.” Another day. Fifteen years to bring this company from the spare bedroom… Read More
2009-08-10 09:22
Nate walked into his father’s room to pick out a tie. His suit was pressed, teeth brushed and hair combed. This was the final thing he needed to do. He opened the closet and sa… Read More
2009-08-10 08:49
89 dollars for a skirt? The Fashion Hut must be off of its rocker. The design is lovely; I’ll give them that, but the fabric is sub-par at best. They’ve used a rayon/silk ble… Read More
2009-08-10 03:07
Luke’s shoulders remained stiff as he tripped over the curb in front of the Wellesley Hotel. He regained his posture in time to smile towards, but not directly at, the doorman in the… Read More
2009-08-10 03:07
Paul awoke to the sound of a beer can hitting his door. He swung hisarm over his head to shut off the impending alarm, rendering ituseless thanks to his father's early morning binges. Brea… Read More
2009-08-10 03:06
"But why are you making me go there Mom, why?” Abigail sobbed as she sunk to the living room carpet. "You have to go, sweetheart, I care too much about you to not let you go." Her… Read More
2009-08-10 03:06
She had six minutes before we sat down for cake, and even though she called earlier in the week to confirm the time, there was a chance that she wouldn’t show up. If Janet came at a… Read More
2009-08-10 03:06
Ohfuckohfuckohfuck…I can't believe that I'm late again. Mr. Pirelli told me yesterday that if I was late one more time, he'd fire me. I don't see the problem; all I do is stock shelve… Read More
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