Month: November 2013

Random and Simka were on the roof again. Bundled up in layers and a blanket, they shared sips from a bottle of gifted scotch to keep the chill out. It got darker much earlier at this time of year, and though it was barely later than six, they sat watching the western sky as it … Read more

“Lemonade, sir?” asked Thornilla Thompson, as a harried businessman came walking by. He cut her a wide, suspicious berth, wondering what a grown-ass woman was doing selling lemonade. Billy slowly rolled up on his CCM bike. “Did you get laid off, Mrs. Thompson?” “Billy Jorngern.” she said coldly. “Go away, please. I am not here … Read more

Terry and Kerry were working the Burger Farm drive-thru. They were best friends and both agreed that people were the worst. “Aren’t they, though?” said Terry. “I know,” agreed Kerry. “Tsk” For instance, Kerry could already tell that the customer who’d just pulled up to the window was the worst. And she just could not … Read more