The Beach House
My brother Val and I had gone to the beach house for Thanksgiving. This was 1944, before my marriage or … Continue reading The Beach House
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Vintage Halloween (with Wolfhounds and Ancient Vampires)
A large wreath on the front door was made of faded and cracked plastic flowers. You know, those plastic flowers … Continue reading Vintage Halloween (with Wolfhounds and Ancient Vampires)
An Alternate Universe of Memories
Even Vampires have members of “the sandwich generation.” We are those who take care of both our young and the … Continue reading An Alternate Universe of Memories
Right Now (Seeing People On Their Own Terms)
“I’m remembered the way my asshole older brother Mike remembers me. I’ll always be a child, and never the accomplished … Continue reading Right Now (Seeing People On Their Own Terms)
The Subject of Relationships and Other Paranormal Concerns
This afternoon I found a tiny baby coyote in my front yard. As soon as the little thing saw me … Continue reading The Subject of Relationships and Other Paranormal Concerns
Ashes
With summer temperatures reaching towards 120F we headed down south to Southern California, to Long Beach to visit our daughter. … Continue reading Ashes
Watch And Wait
Her arms were covered with dozens of silver bangles she’d picked up Nepal about 60 years ago. It seemed an … Continue reading Watch And Wait
Short Story Sunday: Spreading It Thick
While the rest of the country was freezing Ramona was digging up her raised beds in Long Beach. She and … Continue reading Short Story Sunday: Spreading It Thick
Vampire Maman 