Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – March 27, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – March 27, 2004

Computers And Technology

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – March 27, 2004 – For years I hung onto my black dial phone. I felt secure with it. It didn’t make great demands on my cerebral capabilities. It sat on my desk – at the ready. When it wanted my attention, the rings were clear and defined. It didn’t have a hold button, fancy pause and re-dial capabilities or a function menu. It knew who it was life and I was the Mistress and Commander. It was a happy time – but all that was about to change!

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – March 26, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – March 26, 2004

Another Bright Idea

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – March 26, 2004 – My alarm went off this morning at 6:00 A.M. thanks to last night’s bright idea. In my mind I saw myself spring out of bed the moment the radio came on, don my workout gear and leap sprightly onto Howard’s conveyor belt for a brisk morning trot. What exactly is wrong with this picture?

In Memory Of Lost Lives

In Memory Of Lost Lives

I Will Never Be Silent

In Memory Of Lost Lives – There are days when I wish I had never listened to the silent, voiceless screams for help from animals around the world. Before I learned the ugly truth – both obvious and hidden – before I read about elephant poaching and dog fighting and factory farming. Before Tajii and bear baiting and trophy hunting and canned lions – before A Beating Heart was called into existence through their soft, quiet whispers to my soul.

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – March 25, 2004

 Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – March 25, 2004

Howard’s Progress Report

 Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – March 25, 2004 – From Howard – “Rosemary is an exercise loser! Does that seem harsh? I don’t know why she bought me. I just stand here in this little room with a long, flat machine called Pilates, a big blue ball and a bunch of iron weights stacked on a black, plastic holder”.

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – March 24, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – March 24, 2004

Turf Wars & Interviews

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – March 24, 2004 – Don’t worry, I’m not talking about problems in the hood or gang related, drive-by shootings. Although they seem to be regular occurrences these days in Toronto The Good. Today, I was wondering what to write about and I recalled two very funny incidents from my days in the corporate world.

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – March 23, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – March 23, 2004

Dachau & Nuremburg

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – March 23, 2004 – I spent a couple of weeks in Germany a few years ago and have vivid memories of the country, the people and some of the places I visited.

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – March 22, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – March 22, 2004

Poemry

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – March 22, 2004 – I’ve had a yearning to write for many years. I’ve swallowed it down like aspirin without water. I’ve been terrified that I had nothing of value to say, and I lacked the confidence to put pen to paper. This year (reluctantly) I’m finally breaking free from my self-imposed limitations for long enough to try.