Month: November 2013

Maxine and George Mildrazzler sat in the 7th floor suite of their well appointed building. It was a grey, wet fall day outside, and they were both happy to be cozily enjoying their Sunday coffees on the couch, sharing sections of the Toronto Star, and basically just enjoying the heck out of each other. From … Read more

Heinz Klarenger paused for a long time before speaking. “Nobody is going to want this new and improved flu shot.” He was addressing the 12-member meeting of the World Health Executive Committee for the Improvement of Annual Flu Shot Delivery Methods (WECIAFSDM). Heinz stared at them over his horn-rims. This was his trademark look. He … Read more

The first rays of dawn fingered their way slowly over the land. Through the long night, two soldiers had stood watch in a foxhole. Over the course of the night they had grown hungry, tired and punchy. “What are we doing here, Sarge?” asked Private Billy, for the tenth time. “It’s war,” replied Sergeant Dick … Read more