Tennessee, 1865: Mary-Louise folded the newspaper in half and laid it down and looked at her husband. 'We should at least give President Johnson a chance. He's sayin' he wants to bring the country together. You don't think that's a good idea?' Tennessee, 2020: Roddy turned off the television and looked at his wife. 'You … Continue reading TIME LOOP
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THE STAKEOUT
He ate the last crumbs, rolled up the wrapper and tossed it in the back. Still hungry. Should've stopped at a store for provisions on the way. Across the street nothing happened. He stared at the unmoving windows and door. How long had it been? Three hours. Another five before the night shift took over. … Continue reading THE STAKEOUT
IMAGINE
'Imagine all the people, sharing all the world,' sang John Lennon. And they shot him. 'I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character,' ministered the Reverend Martin Luther … Continue reading IMAGINE
A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS
I like to sit up here and watch the dawn. That first flicker, the unsteady fragile glint of sunlight peaking over the horizon. It means that a hundred and fifty million kilometres away, the searing ball of gas is still glowing, emanating warmth and light towards us. One day someone may sit in my place … Continue reading A GLIMMER IN THE DARKNESS
A PEACEFUL MOMENT
He'd felt like a big kid again riding his bike to the park. He picked up a coffee and a doughnut from the 24-hour drive-through, the only place open that early in the morning. Now he sat and ate them on the picnic table. A couple of ducks sauntered over, pecking around for some crumbs. … Continue reading A PEACEFUL MOMENT