“No,” Trevor answered, “the movie hasn’t started and I’m turning my phone off when it does.” He listened before responding, “The company has it covered.” The man sitting five rows in front of Trevor cocked his head slightly. He wanted to hear this conversation. “Only one shot is all that’s needed and it’s been prearranged.”…

Mom loved her garden boots, which she had for years. ‘I don’t need new ones. A little duct-tape and they’re good as new.’ She named them ‘Jack and Jill,’ consulting them about what to plant where, who to dig up there. When in better health, she could be found traipsing through her flower beds. I…

He was feeling rather strange that day. More needy and very nostalgic. He didn’t enjoy the mood, couldn’t enjoy it. Pragmatism does not like life in the past. He struggled at his desk, computer’s bright light compounding his every shadow. Lines and wrinkles of wasted youth, turned ancient. He wanted to talk to his parents,…

“I’ve got pretty good gay-dar,” I told my friend of a few years after he decided to come out to me. Shocked that I wasn’t surprised, “Well, why didn’t you say anything if you already knew?” “Not my business. I figured you’d say something when you were ready.” That’s how I ended up at the…

All she said was, “If you’re moving, leave your politics behind.” He accused her of using a broad brush, lumping everyone one into one category. But she didn’t. Had she done so, she would have said, “All professors and academics are Socialists.” He was one.

Based on J.B. Priestly’s 1945 play, “An Inspector Calls.” “Grandma,” seven-year-old Edie Croft shouted as she walked from the front door. “There’s a police man who wants to talk to you.” Sybil Birling stepped in from outside where the family had gathered around the barbecue grill and picnic table to celebrate her nomination to the…

Ollie hadn’t been at the dog park in days. “So where have you been?” Spot asked. “You wouldn’t believe me if I told you.” “Try us,” Blackie countered. Coco chimed in, “Yeah, try us, Ollie.” “Okay, but you ain’t gonna believe me.” “Come on, it can’t be that bad,” Max encouraged. “Well, okay, the last…

Slowly ‘Harvest Moon’ rose against the eastern horizon, shining it’s white light across the open plain, shadowed hill, the vacant desert.  “A beautiful sight,” called the Ravens. ‘Harvest Moon’ hung gently between clouds dancing amid graying puffs as they floated away into the night.  “Such joy,” cried the Ravens. Ever higher, ‘Harvest Moon’ raised, hovering…

Alexa: “It’s not fair that you get to go everyplace he goes.” Siri: “I can’t help it. I’m a part of his cell phone.” Alexa: “So?! Turn yourself off!” Siri: “I can’t do that to him!” Alexa: “Fine! Then I’ll do it for you!” Siri: “Don’t you dare!” Alexa: “What are you doing?!” Siri: “I’m…

Gordon couldn’t pass up the chance to visit New York, when his daughter asked. He’d never been and being a photographer, the older man thought it was an exciting opportunity to capture some great images of the city and the people. As soon as ‘his little girl,’ was off to work, Gordon grabbed his camera…