A Playful Exchange

"Two married couples ring in the New Year by swapping partners."

On New Year's Eve, Cory and I sat in the den, along with the married couple we'd invited over. We'd known Erik and Monica for years, since our son and their daughter were good friends. Our children, now home from...

Free Use for Poker Night

"Amanda and her husband Josh have something special planned for his weekly poker night with friends."

“Okay, Rob deals first since he won last week,” Justin said, checking the notebook where he kept a running record of their weekly poker nights. It had been a tradition since they’d taken a trip to Vegas to celebrate their 21st...

Weather Delay Part 2

"Helping out in the kitchen"

...She looked at me speculatively. “Permission for what, dear?”“For anything you want to do with Bill. He wants you, and you know it. I think you want him too. If you’re interested, then have fun. I’m fine with whatever you...

Weather Delay Part 1

"Making the best of being stranded with strangers"

I knew better, but she wouldn’t listen. My wife Mandy wanted to be home and she wasn’t waiting, regardless of the weather. I get it; I really do. She’d accompanied me on this alleged two-day work trip, and it had...