“Where to?” the cabbie asks the moment Heather slams the door shut. “North and Wells” she responds tersely. She stares at the small black box in her hands. What is this about? This is not how a professional does business. Heather replays the events over in her mind. “Did you see the Picasso exhibit?” the […]

For a moment the nausea overwhelms Tabbi. She glances around her hiding place. “Don’t throw up” she says to herself. As a young girl, growing up around boats at the marina, the motion of the sea felt comforting, but not tonight. Tonight is different. Tonight she is on the job. Tonight is the last time. […]

I was challenged with today’s suggestion. A simple lesson sounds easy enough to write about. However, I found myself with too many topics and not enough to discuss. That may sound odd. However, my brain moves faster than 50 words per minute and makes connections and links that are, at times, difficult to articulate, especially […]

I’m at a loss of what to write today. The suggestion for today is “The importance of Cher in world culture”. It was suggested by my friend Michael Uetrecht. I’m amused that his suggestion was assigned today. The way I got my suggestions was through a few Facebook posts. I explained what my plan was […]

My glass is empty No one to care I continue to sit Out the window stare My glass is empty Not one last drop She was the one The pain won’t stop My glass is empty Shattered against the wall Broken pieces of me She was my all To my dearly departed I love you […]

“Excuse me!” I say, in not the kindest tone, as I slide past two people ambling up the stairs at the State and Lake El Station. One of them snorts as I pass. I don’t care if you want to take your time going up the stairs. But, don’t block the stairs so that the […]

What do you have in your pockets right now? Do you even have pockets on the clothes you’re wearing? When you walk out the door of your place, what do you have with you? Next time you get ready to leave check your pockets. If you’re like most people, you’ll find keys, a phone, some […]

Yes? Nope, I’m not by the T.V. That would make too much sense. I’m over here. No. Does it sound like I’m hanging out with Shelf? Well, it’s fun sometimes but it’s dark here and I’m a little scared. So, no I don’t want to play hide and seek. It sounds like you’re getting closer. […]

I replied “Cool, me too”. He stared at me with his brow furled looking confused. Did he expect a different answer? Hopefully, that was a good surprise for him. I stood up from our table and looked toward the bar. “Good luck getting up there” he said with a grin. I smiled back. I navigated […]

“Why am I here?” asks John to no one in particular; which is good, because no one is sitting with John. He lifts the bone white cup of coffee to his lips, takes a tentative sip, and sets it back on the table. He glances around the diner. The subway tiles on the walls are […]