Category Archives: Lesson 1

If anything, it was a beautiful day for a walk. I pulled my SUV into a spot and looked over the blue lake. A paved walking trail circled it and was surrounded by pine trees and aspens. Mountains jutted up … Continue reading →

I like routine. The thought of ‘expect the unexpected’ fills me with complete dread and I pride myself on being the weaver of my own web. This way of structuring my life extends into other worlds where control should, by … Continue reading →

There was nothing particularly interesting about that Saturday night. Joan was doing almost exactly the same thing she’d been doing for the past year since Geoff’s death. She’d treated herself to her (now) usual light supper of poached haddock and … Continue reading →

“You know, I just want to be home watching hockey. It’s Saturday night. There are rules, Kyoko!”  My eyes hurt from the constant darkness. Time had blacked out shortly after she asked me to put the blindfold on, so I … Continue reading →

Stretching her legs out under the desk and resting her head in her hands, Vivan let out her ritual late evening sigh of relief.  The Crinches wedding was another success to had to the books, literally.  The bride was beautiful … Continue reading →

Diane peddled her bicycle as fast as her legs would push. She had to get home in time for Saturday dinner or there would be hell to pay. Diane dawdled a bit too long at Jimmy’s house, the two of … Continue reading →

Saturday nights were our kitchen time together. Usually, a man’s presence in the kitchen is rarely welcome, but Amanda, my partner of five years, and I cooked our Saturday dinners together, and always from scratch. We usually bought a takeaway … Continue reading →