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Shady Acres, Chapters 5 and 6

Posted on April 2, 2017 by

Chapters 1 and 2 are here. Chapters 3 and 4 are here.   Chapter 5.  A Quiet Night As darkness descends on Shady Acres, there’s one more stop to make before we shut this down for the day and see … Continue reading →

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Shady Acres, Chapters 3 and 4

Posted on April 1, 2017 by

Chapters 1 and 2 are here.   Chapter 3.  A Kitchen Surprise   “Here it is,” the clerk said, in front of the door with 20D in bronze lettering above the peephole. “Thanks, Stanley.” “Let me know if you need … Continue reading →

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Shady Acres

Posted on April 1, 2017 by

This is not a new story.  I wrote it a number of years ago and published it in one of my short story collections.  An event today reminded me of it.  So, thought I’d share.  The story, in its entirety, … Continue reading →

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An Untold Story

Posted on February 19, 2017 by

It’s a process.  A mission.  To do it exactly right.  It begins across from Westminster Presbyterian where I enter the circuit.  Once across the crosswalk, where the camellias bloom under the shady canopy of a group of redwoods, I turn … Continue reading →

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Rifat Had A Dream

Posted on January 3, 2017 by

“Papa.  I’m scared.”  Sami whispered. “Ssshhh,” his Papa whispered back.  “There is no reason to be scared.  We will be going soon.  Where we will be safe.” They whispered in the dark.  In the cold.  Their breath creating misty clouds. … Continue reading →

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Aleppo

Posted on December 19, 2016 by

“Papa.  I’m scared.”  Sami whispered. “Ssshhh,” his Papa whispered back.  “There is no reason to be scared.  Someone will come for us.” They whispered in the dark. Once upon a time Papa was a baker.  He owned a little shop … Continue reading →

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Aunt Millie

Posted on December 4, 2016 by

When I first started blogging, I found a large community of writers and poets.  Some of them undertook efforts to post writing prompts and other ideas for writing stories.  Somewhere along the line those prompt efforts seemed to have dried … Continue reading →

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