The other day in Orange - a town that’s halfway to nowhere - they threw a guy in prison for treason. The media had a field day with the story, and what did he do? According to one broadcaster he “painted Orange yellow.” A newspaper harked “Outrage in Orange,” calling for the reinstatement of capital … Continue reading Lovely
I have been in Rome, Paris, Berlin, Athens, Amsterdam, Sicily, the Canary Islands and a lot of other places in the world. I loved them all. I have had plenty of adventures to tell about my stay in every one of these places. I enjoy my incredible life. Did I tell you when I entered … Continue reading The World Traveller
"Amazing flowers. Don't you think?" Said Ernesto. "Do not touch them, we do not know if they are not poisonous." Said Mario Ernesto responded "Why should we be so afraid of a flower that looks exactly like a lily?" "But, it can produce some inconvenience to us... allergies, rashes, whatever..." "Look," said Ernesto, "they have … Continue reading The Flowers
"Hello Adelina. How beautiful your dress is." "Thanks, it is an Armani." Later, Jody made an announcement. "Hi girls. I saw Adelina today when she came to work and she is wearing an Armani dress. I wonder how she can buy those dresses - so expensive and all, with expensive labels." "Maybe she has a … Continue reading The Armani Dress
I don't know how I got here. The temperature is fine. I am not cold, I am not hot. It is very bright. The light is clean and crisp. The air is clear for a long, long distance ahead and up to the sky. The sky is not blue, it is iridescent. There are very … Continue reading Maurice
I am so scared. I go to the window and see outside, I mean, I see what it is possible to see. The clouds are so black that even though it is midday, I do not see a single thing - only shadows. The TV is still working but my phone is dead. I do … Continue reading The Storm
Ramon always gets to class late. Ramon is always well dressed, his hair is clean, bright and tidy. His shoes are not new but they look appropriate for a child of school age who is very active and growing up. Ramon does not know his ABCs, or his numbers. When the teacher asks him to … Continue reading Ramon
The sky was menacing on one side of the house. On the other side it was sunny, lovely and happy. It is just one of those things. Amelia was going to get married on that day. Her father told her that she wouldn't receive any monthly alimony if she didn't agree to marry the candidate … Continue reading The Sun and the Rain
The sound was deep and painful. The soil under our feet moved, and shook and trembled like a whimpering animal, scared and suffering. It was only for a moment. After that everything was silent. The sky was silent, the grass was still, the trees did not move, the animals were nowhere to be seen. The … Continue reading The Crack in the Ground
Arilu was the only girl in her family. All of her brothers were attractive and confident, but Arilu was ugly and shy. She was a friend of my mother's. Mum got married young, and for whatever reason the society they lived in had an unwritten rule that married girls do not mingle with single girls. … Continue reading Arilu’s Baby
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