Solution of Convenience

Sue clacked away at her keyboard. Baltimore was a good place to be a reporter. Charm City had a lot going on plus the action of DC just down the road and New York a few hours to the north. Tom, Editor in Chief, lumbered out of his office and scanned the cubicles as he … Continue reading Solution of Convenience

An OK Day

She had almost missed it. She was looking at the gray sky when she’d put out her hand to open the shiny glass door. She’d glanced at the plants in the flower boxes as she always had over the multitude of unchanging days. Today hidden within the subtle variations of sable were pops of red. … Continue reading An OK Day

When I’m Old

When I’m old, I’ll let my hair grow long and I won’t ever dye it again. I’ll buy a motorcycle. My tresses will be at mid-thigh when I put on my aqua pants and magenta leather jacket. I’ll cram my helmet atop my head and yell, “Weehoo!” as I jump on my bike. I’ll fly … Continue reading When I’m Old

Back to Basic

Content Warning: geek level high; language; violence (sorry, no sex) 110 IF Y$=”Y” THEN 130 120 IF Y$=”N” THEN 140 130 PRINT “YOU ARE GREAT!” 140 INPUT “DANGER, WILL ROBINSON! DANGER! WOULD YOU CARE TO CHANGE YOUR ANSWER? (Y/N)”; C$ 150 IF C$=”Y” THEN 170 160 IF C$=”N” THEN 180 170 INPUT “SHALL WE PLAY … Continue reading Back to Basic

Desperation

She was at the mines. Why put a woman here? Men were stronger. This was the most freedom she’d had since they had caught her. She wouldn’t waste time on such silly questions, but would study this place and find a way out. No friends, no responsibility. None of the damned things that got her … Continue reading Desperation