Another occasion of sorts? Another card to sign. It is something that the social committee always does. On our staff, I think the secretary is now the sole committee member thanks to COVD-19. After all, aside from sending out cards and flowers, there’s not much else going on these days. Not like the way things …
Tag: Loss
Days Like Today…
It is a gorgeous, bright sunshiny day today. It is also Mother’s Day here in North America. Indeed, it’s a day of celebration for some of the most special individuals in the world; after all, none of us would be here without our moms. Thus, it seems fitting that the sun is shining on this …
Approval
Just as Joe was getting ready to serve Lydia her tea, Brook arrived to show the place. Strangely, he found himself feeling slightly annoyed. Was it because he had silently hoped to spend some alone time with the striking woman who showed up at his door? Nah, it couldn’t be that. It was way too …
The Twist
Maria found herself in the brightly lit bathroom feeling rather sick and... embarrassed. Luckily, she knew that Caterina would understand and she didn’t have to worry about being such a needy houseguest within a few mere hours of her arrival. As she slumped next to the toilet with her dark, curly hair cascading over her …
New and Old Collide
As Joe fought to catch his breath, the strikingly beautiful lady at the door announced her name, "Hi, I'm Lydia," her dark brown eyes danced. "I'm so sorry, it looks like I have caught you off guard. Clearly, I am early, but I didn't want to miss the showing. I need a place right away …
Tea for Two?
As Maria and Caterina passed by David's house, another comfortable silence fell over the two childhood friends and the grey Volkswagen. Seeing the blue house and white picket fence brought back so many wonderful memories, mostly of times that were so much more simple and innocent. Maria now understood why her mom cautioned that life …
Expect the Unexpected
The living room soon contained box upon box stacked in a neat pile. The sense of comfort and hominess that the room once brought Joe (and his family) was lessening with each passing minute. The realtor mentioned that someone was coming by to look at the place some time later that morning. It would …
The Familiar Winding Road
Maria recognized the retro-style Volkswagen immediately, as she gathered up her suitcases and headed straight for it. Caterina had been her best friend since childhood and even though they didn't see each other often over the past few years, the time in between was irrelevant. They were always able to pick up right where they …
The Little White House
Joe folded Maria's letter and placed it in the top drawer of their night stand. Hmm... no longer 'theirs', I guess. He knew it was coming. He felt it too even though he didn't want to admit it to himself. Life for the two of them had become stagnant after the girls' death; at times, …
“My Dearest Husband Joe…”
It's been almost a year since... well, you know. I can't do it anymore. I tried. Every thing in this house reminds me of them, including you. You have their eyes, their beautiful brown sparkly eyes. Every single time I look at you, I see them and I relive that horrible, God-awful moment in which …
Jibber Jabber with Sue 