Madeline’s Introduction (II)

"Madeline has her second lesson with Alex"

After Madeline's first lesson with me the week passed quickly, and I found myself thinking about her more and more. The whole event seemed odd in so many ways, like her rapid change from shy to extrovert and back again....

Part Time Job

"Working on the side can be pleasurable."

Art sat at the bar slowly rocking to the sad country music playing while he nursed his beer. It would have to be his last one because he'd spent his last dollar. He didn't want to go home to his...

Picnic in the Woods

"The day I threw a picnic in the woods I got more than I expected"

A chapter from an unpublished memoir Dave and George met me at the park Sunday morning as promised. We left the cars at the end of the parking lot where the equestrian trail enters the woods and runs along the...

People watching

"A gentle way to enjoy the summer"

The evening was hot and humid so I made my way down to the local bar, ordered an ice cold lager and sat outside to enjoy what breeze I could feel. I love to sit and people watch, trying to...

Billion Dollar Booty Call

"A hot limo ride, a private jet, a stripper pole...what will this reporter do to get the story?"

Chelsea was late, the victim of a failed alarm clock and cab shortage. She silently cursed her tight skirt and heels as she flew through the lobby, skidding across the polished marble floor just in time to catch the elevator....

Dinner With A Friend

"Dinner with a good friend turns into much, much more..."

Dinner With A Friend My neighbor and friend, Diane and I have actually known each other since high school. We had not been in touch with one another for over 30 years. I moved a little over two years ago...

We met on a plane… A true story

"The first adventure in a three month fling"

This is a true story... I met this woman on an airplane and we chatted for a while about stupid small-talk crap. Somehow the conversation turned to marriage and relationships and how tough they are. We are both married. The...