Tag: lifestyle
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The Funeral
“Hard to believe it’s been twenty years since you walked out on me.” The voice startled Shane, who was kneeling in front of the casket. Shane winced. He wasn’t prepared for Maggie. “It wasn’t like that.” “What was it like?” Maggie wasn’t one to let things go. “I didn’t expect to see you.” He blurted…
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Penance in Pike County
Jenna slept late. She couldn’t take another day of traipsing through the woods while mosquitos snacked on her, so she made it clear last night that Mary and Tristan should go hiking without her. As she stood on the back porch overlooking the lake, she watched ominously dark clouds roll in. Her sister owed her…
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Teresa’s Choice
“Everybody is talking about you.” Kevin greeted her with the announcement. “All good, I hope.” She said, absentmindedly checking her e-mails. “Teresa’s at it again.” Putting down her phone, she gave him her full attention. That explained the nasty looks she was getting around town. “Now I know how a celebrity must feel in the…
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Destiny
“Connect the image to the written word. Ask yourself ‘what’s a frog got to do with the story?’” John hated it when she leaned over his shoulder and judged his work. He was illustrating her stupid book as a favor. He shook his head. Who would have thought an artist with his talent would be…
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Musings: One Season Wonders – Oh, Keen Eddie How I Miss You!
It’s not fashionable to admit this, but I love to watch TV. It’s not my only pastime, and I won’t watch just anything, but I look forward to my shows. When I like a series, I become a loyal viewer, never missing an episode. I have watched the Winchester brothers save the world from Armageddon…
J. Rusolo Ward 