I really do love my kids, but…
I really do love my kids. I always wanted kids. I got lucky. My husband wanted kids as much as I did and he’s a great dad. I was blessed with three of the most adorable children, and yes, of course I’m biased, but I think they’re cuter and smarter than any kids I’ve ever…
The Democrat, the Republican, and the Old Woman
Notes to the readers: This was particularly difficult to write. As a writer, I get to distance myself from some realities because I can create characters and scenarios, instead of committing to believing in something. Writing for me is like acting for some people. I’m sure you’ve heard directors tell actors that they…
One Day at a Time
Notes to the readers: During the Quarantine, there are many people in this country who have started to drink more than they ever have. They are bored, they are scared, they are frustrated. They might have lost their jobs, they might be stuck inside with the wrong people, they might feel trapped because they are…
On the Streets
March, 2019: The Breakup: I don’t know how I got here. I used to live a normal life, whatever that means. I had a job, a car, an apartment, a wife. I paid bills. I mean, I wasn’t royalty, but I had a place. Then, I lost my job. They were downsizing, they said. I…
Dating in a Quarantine
Malkovich jumped on his owner and practically knocked him down. Hunter kneed the dog in the chest. He didn’t hurt Malkovich, but that was unacceptable behavior for a dog, whom he’d gotten from the rescue only 6 months ago. Malkovich, sometimes called Malkie, was a medium-sized mutt of unknown origin with short, but soft fur,…
A Woman Alone in an Apartment in Manhattan
Isabella lived alone in a one bedroom apartment on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building in Manhattan, New York. She didn’t enjoy taking the elevator. She was slightly claustrophobic and had nagging anxiety about having a power outage, or worse. Ever since 9/11, she had a looming apprehension that if there were a…