The Sourge

"Hey, Marge." "Hey, Gladys. Ready for work?" "Yep! Bloodsuckers Unite!" "What's that mean," Virginia said joining them. "Gladys thinks we need a union," Marge said. "We are a union," Virginia said. "We unite every morning." "That's true," Marge said. "I'm done having children," Virginia said. "No you're not. You've got at least one more time … Continue reading The Sourge

Spice Up Your Life

"I'll tell you what I want," Jennifer sang, "what I really, really want." She ran her fingers through her wet lupini beans and cradled a handful. She let the handful of beans slide into the boiling water and added the rest. "I wanna really, really, really wanna zig-a-zig, ah..." she joined the chorus. She loved … Continue reading Spice Up Your Life

The Inside Voice

"Kalmia, Kalmia, Kalmia!" Jamie shouted at her husband. "OK..." he said, frowning. "It's a mountain laurel," she explained. "How am I supposed to know that?" Bob said. "I told you at least three times." "No you didn't." Maybe it was two, she thought. It was definitely more than one. You're a Dodo Head, Bob, she … Continue reading The Inside Voice

A Few Drinks with Friends

"Gin and tonic, that says your classy," Steve said as he set Maddie's drink in front of her. "Does it?" She took a long sip. "You're thirsty." Steve said the obvious, and Maddie thought it was because he was nervous. Why would a man that good looking be nervous? "What have you got?" Maddie asked. … Continue reading A Few Drinks with Friends

The Ivy has Eyes

"I bet it was an experiment gone wrong. It was probably a biology grad student who lost his mind." "You've lost your mind." "It's only the ivy on the biology building. I'm telling you it has eyes." Eva looked at the wall of green and the tripartite leaves. No eyes there. "Hey," she said, "I … Continue reading The Ivy has Eyes