Beauty and the Beast taught children one true thing: every rose must die. Wilt away and lose all of its splendor.… Read more The Rose That Was Dead Inside
Tag: relationships
For the Record
He had mentioned it casually to her. “In passing,” as she would describe it to a friend later. But she… Read more For the Record
Nobody at The Baudy
Very few people had occasion to go to Giverny unless they were just tourists passing though for the day. Thus,… Read more Nobody at The Baudy
Toilet Paper Wars
What they don’t tell you about the many “joys” of living with someone is that, invariably, one person will always… Read more Toilet Paper Wars
Miss Havisham’s Christmas Tree
She decided to keep the Christmas tree up late this year, well into January. Even though it was a drain… Read more Miss Havisham’s Christmas Tree
Never Make Them Upset
Even after they make promises they can’t keep, and you foolishly believe them, you must never make them upset. Why… Read more Never Make Them Upset
Delete My Nudes
Please. Delete my nudes. I gave them to you in what can probably now be viewed as a moment of… Read more Delete My Nudes
Massage Blackout
Nobody could ever really say what went on during Gil’s “signature” massages. Or if they could, they certainly never made… Read more Massage Blackout
COVID Mistletoe
Marissa found it odd that John should choose to very strategically position the mistletoe in a prominent part of the… Read more COVID Mistletoe
Memoirs of an Imperfect Highway, Or: Administrative Assistant III
It had been some time since I had a need to drive down this highway. I tried to avoid it… Read more Memoirs of an Imperfect Highway, Or: Administrative Assistant III
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