-
The thing about love in a new world
The thing about love in a new world The best things come to those who wait. I remember that saying from my youth. From parents to grandparents that was a go to response for the impatient kid. Years later, to our own children, we repeat the saying. Sometimes these sayings carry through the years. Sometimes…
-
The shortest distance between two
The shortest distance between two Jasper exits the diner with the gunman following close behind. The mid afternoon sun is hot as they exit the diner. The smell of tar from the freshly paved parking lot is strong. Jasper angles away from his truck. Not only is he leading the way to the opposite side…
-
The shortest distance between
The shortest distance between It wasn’t the long way around that was so bad. A good drive was never a bad thing. It was the loss of time. Any other day would have been different but today wasn’t any other day. The shortest distance was the best plan. Jasper floors the semi, and it shoots…
-
The new beginning at the one way sign
The new beginning at the one way sign (Previous story – Chapter one) The house sits back from the road. It is on a small slope, and has a small stand of woods behind it. It appears small at first but reveals its size the closer one gets to the structure. The house is a…
-
The amazing egg belongs in the carnivore corner
The amazing egg belongs in the carnivore corner It’s versatile and delicious. It’s oddly shaped but pleasantly so. There are different sizes, but only a few to choose between. It’s an all-star in the baking world. Furthermore, it’s the superstar of just about every breakfast plate. And that is just a few of the things,…
-
How to find better hamburger toppings
How to find better hamburger toppings The best hamburger toppings are not on the bun. Sometimes they are not even on the plate. Especially if the toppings are out of the ordinary. For example, more meat. Bacon, ham and barbecue chicken, are all great toppings for a hamburger. In fact, there are so many good…
-
The Pawn Ticket – Found en passant
The Pawn Ticket – Found en passant (Chapter 5) Tucker is stunned. He knows where he is, but still thinks he’s dreaming. Blinking seems to be real and he does. The vehicle is quiet and the driver who saved him is also silent. Tucker felt alarmed and scared to be found back at the office.…
