Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – July 5, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – July 5, 2004

I Need A Non Plan

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – July 5, 2004 – Too much structure is not good for your average middle-aged goddess. I know because I am one and I gotta lighten up. Here I am, impressively successful, if I do say so myself, at making my daily contribution to my writing, but failing miserably at my health and exercise regimen.

Please Help – Fighting Beastiality In Denmark

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – July 4, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – July 4, 2004 

How You Know When A Relationship Is Over

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – July 4, 2004 – Relationships, whether professional, romantic, familial, casual or with friends usually have a lifespan that varies with the individuals involved. We’re sort of stuck with the family ones. It’s hard to distance oneself from a parent or sibling.

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – July 3, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – July 3, 2004

Arthur, Roger & Duncan

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – July 3, 2004 – I’m intrigued by how easily we humans form relationships with inanimate objects. Pets, I can understand – they relate to us as we do to them. They have personalities, character and daily care requirements. They love us unconditionally (dogs) and conditionally (cats, birds, rabbits and reptiles). They interact with our lives and when they leave us, we grieve their loss.

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – July 2, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – July 2, 2004

A Bit Of Work & A Bit Of Play

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – July 2, 2004 – As I sit here and write, it strikes me that “a bit of work and a bit of play”, should be a recipe for a happy, balanced life, not just some days, but every day. I realize that this sounds more than a bit naive. Is this the greatest challenge I face in life?

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – July 1, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – July 1, 2004 

Canada Day

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – July 1, 2004 – Happy 137^th. Canada. People across this vast and beautiful land take to the streets today to celebrate the birthday of a great nation. Maple leaf flags fly everywhere, ceremonies are staged in Ottawa and in our provincial capitals. It’s a day to honour our good fortune, our freedom, our diversity and tolerance.

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – June 30, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – June 30, 2004 

　I’ve Reached The Mid-Point

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – June 30, 2004 – It’s the last day of June. I’ve written 183 little stories and I’m in a state of disbelief. When I started this project I (secretly) had visions of bogging down about week three, similar to my ongoing struggle to establish an effective nutrition and exercise program. I have amazed myself.