Discovery

She put her travel mug on the roof as she put her bag in its designated spot in the backseat and slammed the door. She got in the driver’s seat, closed the door and put her keys in the ignition and turned the car on. She carefully watched her screen as she backed out of … Continue reading Discovery

Together

It was safe to go out. The sidewalks had been shoveled. She donned her winter gear and he his. This storm wouldn’t keep them from their walk, just as none of the others had. Or the fact that she wanted to punch him. He knew she was pissed. It’s easy to tell when you’re gal … Continue reading Together

The Color of Privilege

Addi walked with great-grandpa down the flat path into the Planter’s orchard. His hand was light but steady on her shoulder. The sky was blue and trees were green and the light was the golden rays of an evening sun. Everywhere she looked, her family owned the land. It was a good day. “Pappy, why’d … Continue reading The Color of Privilege

Vetting

[236 words] "I'll keep this short. Kill him," and he walked out of the room, his Brioni Vanquish II disappearing behind a quietly closed door. The rest of the suits in the room looked at each other, utterly bewildered. "He doesn't mean kill him." "No, he means ruin him." "Does he?" "He says exactly what … Continue reading Vetting

The Greatest Showman

"There are three common concepts that lead to Creative Symbolism. As I have traveled across the country, I have adapted these concepts and supervised others as they've assessed their lives and worked on their own creative symbolism." He rubbed his hands together. Today was going to be a good workshop. "The first concept..." His ears … Continue reading The Greatest Showman