After a long day of meetings, the last thing she wanted to do was happy hour with everyone. She knew it was important for networking, but she was exhausted.
Continue reading “That Staircase”Chocolate
They were finishing up the shopping for her classroom. Easter was next week and she was buying little trinkets and candy for treats. He grabbed a bag of jelly beans and tossed them into the cart.
Continue reading “Chocolate”A Trench Coat
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”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”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.
Continue reading “S is for Snow”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”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”R is for Recluse
It was a lazy Saturday with no plans which was rare. They jumped in the car to go for a ride to look at the changing leaves.
Continue reading “R is for Recluse”R is for Red Chair
She was walking by the cafe as she did every other work day. Today, though, she looked in the window and saw the red chairs.
Continue reading “R is for Red Chair”C is for Charcuterie
The weather was starting to change just a little and fall could be felt in the air. Football season had started and she was bored watching him get excited over the games.
Continue reading “C is for Charcuterie”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”S is for Staying In
He looked out the window. “Do you want to go down to the pool before the sun sets? We could grab a drink and watch it set.”
Continue reading “S is for Staying In”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”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”N is for Napping
She fell asleep in the warm sun. The book was amusing, but after the late night, it wasn’t enough to stave off the nap.
Continue reading “N is for Napping”I is for Ice Cream
“Why do you always choose the cup over the cone?” He hands me my ice cream as we head out to the parking lot. Across the street is the park where there’s some shade to enjoy our treat.
Continue reading “I is for Ice Cream”I is for Imagination
He came inside from pulling some weeds and collapsed on the couch. “It’s brutal out there today.”
Continue reading “I is for Imagination”R is for Road Trip
They had been driving all day and had another full day to go tomorrow before they got to his parent’s house. It was pretty, but it was getting tedious.
Continue reading “R is for Road Trip”R is for Running Late
The traffic was bumper-to-bumper and the extra half hour they had given themselves was quickly going away. They were going to be late for the show at this rate.
Continue reading “R is for Running Late”W is for Wish
“What should I wish for?” He turned to see her holding a dandelion between her fingers.
Continue reading “W is for Wish”O is for Onward
“Would you like the check?” he asked as he picked up the empty glass left by her companion. She could tell he was thinking she had been dumped and left with the bill.
Continue reading “O is for Onward”C is for Chance
The woman had been sitting on a bench in front of the painting for over half an hour. She would cock her head one way and the other from time to time, but mainly just sat perfectly still.
Continue reading “C is for Chance”J is for Jelly
Her feet hurt and the noise in the enclosed aquarium was getting on her last nerve. They had been planning this date for a month so, of course, it would be the day when the entire place was filled with school field trips.
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