A Long Morning
Jim hated mid-morning appointments. He could sleep in a little bit. He could, but he couldn’t. It was too big. He’d been unemployed for too…
Author: Gene Glotzer
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The Best Christmas Gift Ever
“Ho, ho, ho, it’s that time of year again,” Santa said. It was one month until Christmas. “Time to start matching the Nice List with…
An Errand
Jack walked into the drug store not really remembering why he was there. I really need to start writing stuff down, he thought. I’m getting…
Cinnamon
“Well, what have we here? We weren’t expecting you for quite some time. What happened?” “‘Scuse me?” “We thought we had another 20-25 years before…
Snooze
Jim’s alarm started ringing. He grunted. It can’t be morning already. I just got to sleep. He rolled over and tapped the snooze button on…
Are We Alone?
“Kang!” came Kodos’ deep, booming voice. “I think I’ve found something.” “What is it?” Kodos pulled up the chart. “Do you see the third planet…
A Daylight Savings Conversation between Me, My Ten-Month-Old Daughter, and Our Cat
This is the conversation as it actually occurred. Me: It’s time to go to sleep, sweetie. Daughter: But, Father, it’s still light outside. Why must…
An After Dinner Drink
Gail had finished her dinner, but, like always, her father still had food on his plate. She always got a head start as he never…
For the Glory
Aaron let himself into the studio. He hung his coat on the rack. There was one other coat there. He walked down the hall to…
Steering
“That’s crazy. I’m a terrible liar. I can’t.” “Come on, Will. I’ll owe you big time. I want the best house for me and Jen.…