"Renee visits the restaurant and goes sight seeing."
Sunday morning began with a lazy breakfast; the women were both up around 7:00 am. They stayed in their pajamas until after they had eaten. Lauren made omelets with Renee acting as her sous chef. They worked together very well...
"A teacher wins a two month internship with a chef and learns more than cooking."
Renee boarded the underground train to take her from the terminal to the baggage claim area at Atlanta’s airport. The trip had been awarded to her through her sorority, Kappa Delta. She had graduated two years prior. She continued to...
"The girls stay in L.A. comes to an end"
Janelle and Kelsey had arrived home early. Looking around, they noticed Jordan had been home but was nowhere to be seen. They went upstairs, Kelsey to her room and Janelle to hers. When Janelle walked in she heard moans emanating...
"Jordan and Emma go on a date"
Janelle woke early, Kelsey still sleeping peacefully next to her. She managed to slip out from underneath her young lover without waking her. Her thoughts tormented her about what she'd done the night before. She contemplated taking a shower; instead...
"Karen and Dave return from their cruise"
At the end of July Dave and Karen left for their Alaskan cruise. Lani and Ka-lee began their house-sitting work feeling right at home. Ka-lee settled in nicely. He enjoyed the freedom to roam and explore with the added bonus...
"The girls become more comfortable at Janelle's"
The following week was extremely stressful for Janelle, she had drank a bit too much with dinner. She had a surprise for the girls and decided to hold on to it for a bit. The trio were in the pool...
"Dave and Karen get inspired after Lani and Samantha talk"
A couple of weeks later Samantha stopped by her parents house to talk with her mother. It was mid-morning on a warm Saturday. Her father was out in the yard expanding their garden to accommodate new trellises for some clemantis....
"Lani and Samantha, the morning after."
The sun shone through the bedroom window warming Ka-lee as he slept in his bed. Opening one eye then the other, he inched up on all fours, stretching, wagging his tail. He walked over to Lani's bed, whimpering to get...
"Sometimes a want ad gets you more than you advertised for"
Karen and Dave looked over the ad, "House/Dog Sitter wanted, must be mature, experienced, reliable house/pet sitter living in the greater Portland area. Must be flexible, excellent references. Pay commensurate with experience.” “I think we need more details, hun,” Dave...
"Katherine makes a decision"
When Barb moved to Portland I had no idea my life would undergo such a dramatic change. Looking back, I saw myself living a routine existence, getting married, having children, working until I was sixty-five and then retiring. I realize...