Tag: fiction
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Even Roadrunners Need a Rest
Many of us are familiar with roadrunners, thanks to Looney Tune Cartoons. Saturday mornings were made complete by a bowl of cheerios while watching the roadrunner outwit Wile E. Coyote time and again. That roadrunner was smart, and he was fast. In fact, roadrunners are one of the fastest running birds around. They can speed…
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Stand Back
We have a small cabin in the mountains and on occasion we are visited by some of the local critters. Today, while enjoying our morning coffee, my husband spotted something moving across the field. A look through the binoculars determined that it was a large skunk with a fluffy tail and a notable white stripe.…
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KaBoom
Every year, for the 4th of July, Dad would take us to the best fireworks stand in the area. My brothers and I always looked forward to the excitement that came from buying things that sparkled and glowed or made terrifying noises for no useful purpose. In the sixties the selection of fireworks was huge,…
Its Worth Repeating 