The peacocks have taken over Los Angeles. Some might find this one of fate’s most on the nose forms of… Read more The Peacocks Have Taken Over Los Angeles—No, No… the Literal Ones
Marilyn Graces the Brown Derby
She had been many times before. To the Brown Derby, that is. During her more “hanger-on” days. When she was… Read more Marilyn Graces the Brown Derby
I Tombaroli
Antiquities trafficking was undeniably more work than any normal job. Not only because of the intense heavy lifting and scrutiny… Read more I Tombaroli
Tulips Sink (Relation)Ships
When he had first started buying flowers for her, it was the spring of their relationship. Not yet the winter… Read more Tulips Sink (Relation)Ships
Nothing Can Stop Her
Such an announcement on a banner outside of their house felt like an invitation for the universe to make Jessica… Read more Nothing Can Stop Her
Dried Out
When the heat arrived, the poppies were done for. They say a poppy “loves” the sun, but honestly, only so… Read more Dried Out
Bruise Control
Everything had to be controlled. Right down to the very last minutiae. It was what people had come to expect… Read more Bruise Control
Disappear Dear
She could remember it all so well. Yet, at the same time, it was all so fuzzy. A grand haze… Read more Disappear Dear
The Would-Be King
Part of the draw for Anne in deciding to book the room was that it would have a king bed.… Read more The Would-Be King
Childless Champion
I found it comical really. Never, in all my days of raggin’, could I remember actually getting it on Mother’s… Read more Childless Champion
