Monthly Archives: May 2013

Fledgling

Little fledgling So smart, pretty Some feathers sprout later than others Each more brilliant than the last One by one you stretch your wings Testing the wind     With tears I watch Soon you’ll fly far away Return home … Continue reading

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No Stopping

“Damn!” Mitch slammed his foot on the break, continuing to curse as the red light loomed rapidly closer. Eileen’s face twisted into an ugly snarl and her tone left no doubt of the contempt she felt for him. “Don’t you … Continue reading

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For the Love of Canines: Arthur Part 2

Having an exuberant and inquisitive dog created some exciting adventures, several that I would have preferred to skip. I lost count of how many puzzle pieces disappeared, but they were minor inconveniences. Arthur liked paper like Praeses liked tennis balls … Continue reading

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For the Love of Canines: Arthur Part 1

With a new baby and a 16 month old toddler, it was a year and a half before we got another dog. We had the pitter patter of little feet, but not the pitter patter of toenails across the floor, … Continue reading

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