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Scenes from An Empty Marble Jar
Scenes from An Empty Marble Jar It’s empty. The jar. It isn’t ever full, in fact it hasn’t ever been half full. It’s empty now, and that means there’s plenty of room. ***** Marty shakes the can of spray again, and this time aims it lower. There it is. The extra strength mosquito repellant, splatters…
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The odd years of Gus and the ultra day
The odd years of Gus and the ultra day It only needs a little bit more and everything will be okay. Gus pushes the side of it a tad bit more. There. Now it was set. After all the planning and careful set-up, it was ready. This was the best Gus could hope for, as…
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When the Memos compare
When the Memos compare James feels mystified. They hadn’t been together long, but he is sure they have never talked about this place. The small building has the feel of a warehouse. However, it is empty except for a large chalk board in the center of the back wall. Anna leads the way into the…
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They didn’t get the Memo
They didn’t get the Memo James tries it again. It still won’t start. He goes back under the hood and tries the battery cable again. A moment later and still no cigar. The car must be in need of more serious repair. He shuts the hood and broods about what to do next. He is…
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More with a memo that works
More with a memo that works James is ready for the plummeting feeling. He braces himself for the shouts and chaos that never comes. Indeed, twenty minutes later, and they are landing. The touchdown uneventful, other than a bump or two. Fifteen minutes after that and they are inside the airport waiting for their luggage.…
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If it isn’t news it’s the Memo
If it isn’t news it’s the memo James looks out the plane window again. However, nothing has changed since the last time he checked. They had been in the air for several hours. He was past feeling nervous, and now felt impatient. Forty-five minutes ago, the pilot announced their soon to occur landing. James was…
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Memos and misgivings
Memos and misgivings James is sitting down. He had to sit down. Because he had been unprepared for the news. After a few minutes, he reads through the letter once more. The feeling of something surreal will not leave him. Furthermore, he is sure there must be some sort of mistake. With this in mind,…
