Monthly Archives: July 2017

Caller ID

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

  t   The ringing of the phone bounced off the tiled walls until I thought I would go mad.  Ten times, then the caller would hang up and try again. I struggled with the ropes that bound my wrists … Continue reading →

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Pungence

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

  The odor grew stronger everyday.  At first, Nita assumed it was road kill from the highway.  But it grew in intensity and on Thursday, grocery day for Nita, the smell followed her all the way to the store. She … Continue reading →

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Still Life

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

A jar of his favorite candy. The tears in her eyes made the shiny wrappers all blurry;  like the memories of better times. A scented candle in the window, patchouli fragrance. Funny how a certain smell could make you remember. … Continue reading →

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