He was walking home from the coffee shop when he saw her. He didn’t know precisely why she drew his attention, but he found himself tumbling into speculation.
Continue reading “A Trench Coat”Sunset
They were standing on the deck of the ship and watching the sunset over the ocean. It was crystal clear except for the slight waves caused by the ship itself.
Continue reading “Sunset”W is for Wreath
“That’s the one!” she gasped as she pointed at a large wreath. They were shopping for their first holiday together in their new place and basically had nothing.
Continue reading “W is for Wreath”After the Movie
The movie was great, a real popcorn-worthy movie with all the action, comedy, and raucous fun that good movies have. We’d had dinner, the movie, the drinks, it was a great night.
Continue reading “After the Movie”T is for Tomorrow
She sat back and patted her stomach. “That was amazing, honey. I love when you cook for me.” Finishing the last sip of wine in her glass, she stood up.
Continue reading “T is for Tomorrow”P is for Poison
“Why are you dressed in leaves?” he asked as she came out to pose. He had been completely engrossed in the game and looked confused.
Continue reading “P is for Poison”S is for Snow
As they checked into the hotel for their weekend getaway, the snow started falling. It was light and fluffy and stuck to her hair for a second before melting away.
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“What are you doing?” He had walked into the kitchen to find her grating dark chocolate.
Continue reading “C is for Chocolate”A is for Anniversary Toast
She looked at the two drinks on the table while the jazz music was playing softly in the background. She knew the waiter thought she was being stood up and she smiled a knowing smile.
Continue reading “A is for Anniversary Toast”L is for Late
The view out the window was gorgeous. Kitty had really found a perfect place for her destination wedding. As she looked out the window, Matt came up behind her and kissed her neck.
Continue reading “L is for Late”L is for Laughter
He squirmed. That laughter. It frustrated him how much it turned him on when she laughed at his predicament.
Continue reading “L is for Laughter”B is for Bridge
As I thumb lazily through a magazine, a photo catches my attention. Folding the page back, I show it to you. “Remember that weekend?”
Continue reading “B is for Bridge”F is for Falling Leaves
She had all the leaves, acorns, and pumpkins on the table. They were having a party and she wanted to add accents to the buffet tables to make them more festive.
Continue reading “F is for Falling Leaves”A is for Apple Picking
She was excited for the weekend. Every year they planned a day to go to a local orchard and pick their own apples. Sure, the apples weren’t quite as perfect as the ones in the grocery store, but the experience was one of their traditions.
Continue reading “A is for Apple Picking”R is for Retro
“Let’s stop by that open house on the way home. I’ve always wanted to see inside that house,” she said as they stopped at a light.
Continue reading “R is for Retro”H is for Holding Hands
As we walk through the park, he points to an elderly couple sitting on a bench holding hands. “That will be us one day.”
Continue reading “H is for Holding Hands”W is for Watching
He’d been focused on his work with his headphones on for a couple of hours. Stretching, he heard his back pop all the way up. It was time for a break.
Continue reading “W is for Watching”I is for Italy
As the credits started to roll for Eat Pray Love, I say, “I want to go to Italy.” You laugh.
Continue reading “I is for Italy”H is for Hazy Hide-and-Seek
There is fog covering the pond where we had planned to hike. It isn’t cold, but it is hard to see more than a few feet in front of yourself.
Continue reading “H is for Hazy Hide-and-Seek”F is for Flexible
“We should have kept the hotel for another night,” she said, looking around the empty house. “We don’t even have our bed to sleep on.”
Continue reading “F is for Flexible”P is for Pier
She took a photo of the empty pier. The grey skies and cold water made it feel more like winter than July.
Continue reading “P is for Pier”H is for Honey
“Honey?”
“Yes, dear?” The smile on your face makes me roll my eyes, but laugh.
Continue reading “H is for Honey”Cleaning Up the Garage
“This sucks!” I grunt, moving things around the shelves, getting dusty and dirty, and realizing just how bad I am at keeping the garage anywhere near the level of organization it needs to be. “I really don’t understand how, with how little we’re out here, things seem to move around, scrounge up all the dirt in the world and pile it on – in places that make no sense. Gah!”
You laugh at me. You know I’m frustrated, but you also know I have a point. Just how DO things get so disheveled when it’s such a low-use area. It really does seem like they have a mind of their own. Screwdrivers, sneaking around. moving paintbrushes and turning cans of oil over. You giggle to yourself again, walking over to me.
Continue reading “Cleaning Up the Garage”S is for Shelter
As we walk along the river, we keep an eye on the clouds. The forecast had said no rain, but the clouds were telling another story.
Continue reading “S is for Shelter”S is for Seagulls
“I wonder what they are saying to each other.”
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