Tales from my head
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I am nearing the end of my career. I have worked on two continents in both hemispheres of this pretty planet. I am fortunate that my work has always been indoors, and challenging, fulfilling and rewarding. It has also been stressful, irritating, all consuming and intrusive. I had success and failure, I have seen laughter,…
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The storm came out of nowhere, catching everyone by surprise. When it was first noticed it was already large. It measured 30 miles across and was still growing. A tremendously strong updraft pulled moist air into the storm, and the cloud bank reached more than 8000 feet high. The base of the cloud was unusually…
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The vampire likes to go to Walmart at three in the morning. After a night of hunting, it is relaxing to browse the store. Vincent does not need food or water, making the Walmart visit unnecessary. He comes here to be with people, and seeing the werewolf is always a highlight. They met almost a…
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The devil goes to Georgia on a Greyhound bus. He loves to travel incognito, and he always uses trains or buses when possible. The most interesting people travel on buses and trains. He is currently riding the body of an obese woman, and she is no fun. Her head is filled with thoughts and images…
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Dogs are beautiful and innocent. They make fantastic companions and brings joy into my life. We have lost dogs over the years, but their memories remain. Odie died from complications due to surgery, and Peach was euthanized when her kidneys failed. They were happy until the very end. I wish I can be. Dog, you…
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’What the fuck!’ Tim wakes with a start. ‘Jesus!’, he sighs, wide awake. The bedside clock tells him he slept a whole 2 hours. He lies quietly, listening. ‘I am catching you tonight motherfucker’, Tim says under his breath. For the last few days, the same thing wakes him up every night. A soft knocking…