“Of course I will be there,” I said into the phone. “Ok, text me the info and I will see you next Saturday.” I disconnected the call with my sister. My nephew was turning seven, and I had just been invited to his birthday party that was going to be at some type of indoor playground or something. Although I love my nephew, the thought of having to spend next Saturday afternoon in a room full of screaming kids, eating terri...

The rest of the week was quiet but never uneventful with Cynthia. I remembered to call at lunch, once in a while she would ask me to stop at the store, not often. I did get a memo from Mrs. Timbrook. It stated Alfred was doing good in his new position. That made me happy. No mention of my raise, though. Nuts. When I walked in the door, I thought Cynthia had lost it. She approached me, bent her legs to kiss my cheek, and h...

With only three days before the wedding, Beth was as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs. Cindy had taken time off of work to help. I think she was there more to keep Beth from bouncing off of the walls. Carl and I went to the Church to see if we could help with anything. I mean, ANYTHING. Being around two hyper ladies can be, a, let’s just say trying. Reverend Michaels came to the door, smiling....

Monday morning. I heard the coffee pot perking, thank goodness for automatic timers. It’s Monday, so you might not be sure of anything. Like covers that can talk. “I don’t want to go to school, Daddy,” the covers announced. How do you react to sweet sexy talking covers. “I’m scared of the woods. A big bad wolf,” I stopped her. “The Brothers Grimm lied about the wolf,” I protested, and the covers giggled. I reached under t...

As always, all too soon, summer began its ritual of turning leaves to the colors of fall. The morning air was crisp now, and a jacket was needed against the morning chill. Jeff was dressed and went out the door early. He had a meeting with the leaders and did not want to be late. He stopped by the donut shop and then headed for the construction site. Valerie was getting ready for work. She looked at her sandals. They took...

Growing up, I´ve always had a very close bond with my father and received lots of hugs and kisses. I loved him with all my heart, and that hadn´t changed in any way, even though I've gotten older. I´ve always snuggled close to him when we sat together watching TV and being in his warm and reassuring company. I´ve done that for as long as I can remember. Now that I was eighteen, it was unfortunately not acceptable to be cl...

They had decided to take the day off. It was Friday and they wanted more time together. Valerie called Jeff. Her heart was pounding. “Good morning, Jeff. How did you sleep?” “I didn’t,” he responded. “All I could do was think about you. I honestly don’t think I slept at all. We are still going to have the day together, aren’t we?” “Jeff, what would you say to today and the weekend?” “Really? OH OH. What is your mom going...