Evicted

Writing 101, Day Eighteen Ashley’s always telling me to mind my own business, but that’s probably ‘cause she hates it when I listen in on her phone calls. “Katie, I can hear you breathing I know it’s you. Hang up now or I’m telling Mom you’re spying on me again.” Boy would she be surprised…

Foolish Fears

Writing 101, Day Seventeen The roller skates are just sitting there, empty, at my feet. My friends roll past me, laughing. Are they mocking me? The guy I like stops at my side, trying to coax me out on the floor. But there I sit, on the sidelines, watching them all go by. The room…

Friendships Lost and Found (Part III)

Writing 101, Day Sixteen – Serial Killer Part III (Part I, Part II) It was years ago now. I remember my daughter was still a toddler so it was almost twenty years ago, but H and I did meet up again. My memory isn’t what it used to be, but I think it may have been…

Cancelled

Writing 101, Day Fifteen – Your Voice will Find You You’re told that an event that’s dear to your heart — an annual fair, festival, or conference — will be cancelled forever (or taken over by an evil organization). Write about it. For your twist, read your piece aloud, multiple times. Hone that voice of…

A love letter

Writing 101, Day Fourteen Dear Drink, What took you so long? Or was it me that was late to the party? It’s only in recent years that I have learned to appreciate all your redeeming qualities. Your chameleon ways quench my thirst throughout my day. In the morning, I can’t start the day without a…