“We were talking about the love that's gone so cold and the people,Who gain the world and lose their soul- ” * (529 words, 3 minutes read time.) “Yes,” Gigi replied,” she is really, truly, and actually absolutely terminally dead. They even had to fly me down to Santa Fe where she’s been living the... Continue Reading →
~ Spring Break #12
I say, “High”, You say, “Low,” You say, “Why?” And I say, “I don’t know.” Oh, no! * (620 words, 3 minutes read time.) "Now, wait just a damn minute!" Suzy blurted. "Who's dead? And who the hell is William, uh, er, what was it? Wintigan? And just exactly who the hell are you, lady?"... Continue Reading →
~ Spring Break #11
Always, no sometimes, think it's me. But you know I know when it's a dream.* (414 words, 2 minutes read time.) It was growing late. The Snowbirds had left before midnight, having decided to run to Camping World in Barstow and have that awning installed before the weekend. The Cowboys had also packed it in,... Continue Reading →
~ Spring Break #10
“Nowhere man, don't worry. Take your time, don't hurry. Leave it all 'til somebody else lends you a hand...* 407 words, 2 minutes read time. "Hennessey, neat," said Dr. Hapless. He sounded tired. He was tired. He’d just spent most of a twelve-hour shift trying to revive a comatose clergyman. Mel turned and poured the... Continue Reading →
~ Spring Break #9
"My independence seems to vanish in the haze... 537 words, 3 minutes read time. Wishing he had better news, Dr. Hapless walked into Mel's Bar to update his friend, Mel, about Reverend Bill’s condition. The doctor had yearned a drink even before the Medivac chopper lifted Bill's vegetative body to the sky, but his shift... Continue Reading →
~ Spring Break #8
"Please, don't wake me. No, don't shake me. Leave me where I am... * 465 words, 2 minutes read time. Last edited 2 minutes ago.I became ever more aware that I wasn't thinking, remembering, or experiencing anything as I should. All around me became less focused, even fuzzier than just moments ago. Completing personal thoughts... Continue Reading →
~ Spring Break #7
"And in my hour of darkness, she is standing right in front of me. * 462 words, 2 minutes read time. It was the nurse, the one with the child's voice, who said, "It was his friend, a woman, she brought him in... I think her name was Mel." "I see. Thank you, Nurse," responded... Continue Reading →
~ Spring Break #6
"Sounds of laughter, shades of life, are ringing through my open ears...* 396 words, 2 minutes read time. “Hello, Sir,” said a man with a mild Indian accent. “My name is Dr. Hapless. I’ll be your overeducated Health Engineer and A.I. interpreter this evening. I will be at your service for no longer than you... Continue Reading →
~ Spring Break #5
...living is easy with eyes closed.* 404 words, 2 minutes read time. "Pardon me, sir... Excuse me, but can you help us to fill in some additional details about yourself? About your medical history? It’s going to be some time before our Health Engineer, Doctor Hapless, will be here to see you. So, is there any... Continue Reading →
~ Spring Break #4
I found my way upstairs and had a smoke, and somebody spoke, and I went into a dream...* 427 words, 2 minutes read time. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Someone said, "Be still. Don’t move! Help is on the way!" Moments later, another voice: "We're connecting you with our support team." Then someone else said, with urgency, "The Department... Continue Reading →
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