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First impressions by joolie1

Earlier she had spent more than an hour removing unsightly mushroom clusters that appeared to be on all the lawns. 150 words

Outer Chaos Inner Calm (Rewrite) by joolie1

Most days I am oblivious to the clutter. I climb the stairs, grapple with the door handle and push the door open with my foot, my arms full of the day’s accumulations. 705 words

Outer Chaos Inner Calm by joolie1

My arms hang limply at my sides as I survey my small apartment. Helplessly I gaze at what I call my ‘heaps’ which lie everywhere. From all sides they crowd me … 694 words

The delicious taste of memories by joolie1

I finished putting my groceries away and somewhat distractedly I began to nibble, taking a juicy bite into my first pear of the season. 423 words

Journal from Motorcycle Trip by joolie1

Santa is 69. I know this because we camped with him and his wife, Wendy, one night just outside of Idaho Falls, Idaho. But I’m getting ahead of myself. 3375 words

A Western Cliché by joolie1

Clint holstered his gun at his side, ran a leathery hand over his weathered face, squinting into the too-bright desert sun, and shot a black, oozing gob of chewing tobacco at his feet. 150 words

Rookie Sensation Elevates Game to Whole New Level by joolie1

“We win and lose as a team. But I guess records are made to be broken. I’m just proud to be able to help out my team. I go out there, try to stay focused, and some days it comes together.” 173 words

Grandma's Candy Shop (391 words) by joolie1

The bell over the door tinkles as we enter Grandma’s convenience store. My two brothers and four sisters pile in with me, talking loudly, laughing and teasing, but I am deaf to it all. 401 words

THE SUN SCOWLED TODAY (256 words) by joolie1

The sun glared angry this morning, peering crossly from behind a veil of thin dark clouds. It scowled down on the world, sending a stern message. / “Without me it could be very bad for you.R… 265 words

Missing Dad (unfinished) by joolie1

“Dad, I’m driving along the highway and on the western horizon I can see a really bright star or planet or something. It looks red. Do you know what it is? Ya, I can wait while you go out… 270 words

Life and the Pursuit by joolie1

Everywhere he goes, he returns with tales of glamour, parties, wealth, excitement and a life lived on the edge. I want to be a part of that. 138 words

Missing. Still. by joolie1

He felt sure he had caught her every nuance; quenched her every thirst; gently eased her every complaint. His touch was a patient caress. 149 words

Halloween by joolie1

Frankie isn’t happy. / “Frankie,” Mommy calls. / He stays put, pouting, pretending not to hear. 155 words

Hail Fellow by joolie1

“Hey! It’s my buddies, Dennis Hopper and Moe,” I exclaim, walking toward the shabbily-dressed men standing in the hall. “How are you guys tonight?” 503 words

Dinner Time (443 words) by joolie1

His thoughts elsewhere, Karl Bielig was unable to hear the desperate battle that played out on the other side of the glass. / “Karl Bielig, Brigadeführer, SS,” he whispered. 468 words

Shopping for ketchup by joolie1

I do not want to be here! It wasn’t enough that Sarah had to get cancer at 34. No – now I’m burdened not only with taking care of her, but having to do all the chores too. 141 words

Trucker's Concerto by joolie1

He enjoyed listening to the traffic. It was like music; each vehicle with it own, individual pitch, harmonizing with others to produce an orchestral symphony of sound. 331 words