“Hi honey, I’m home!” “Hi darling.” “What’s for dinner?” “I’ve been in the orchard and gathered some wonderful fruit.” “Sounds great. I’ve not seen these before. They look bigger and more scrumptious than usual.” “Well, it was the most amazing thing. I was picking…
More“Careful, honey, it’s loaded,” he said, reentering the bedroom. Her back rested against the headboard. “This for your wife?” “No. Too chancy. I’m hiring a professional.” “How about me?” He smirked. “Cute. But who’d be dumb enough to hire a lady hit man?” She wet her lips, sighting along the barrel. “Your wife.” —…
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Keep ReadingI know Brookline. Go into any inner city neighborhood, and folks will tell you that government alone can’t teach our kids to learn – they know that parents have to teach, that children can’t achieve unless we raise their expectations and turn off the television sets and eradicate the slander that says a black…
Keep ReadingThe Poet’s House by Jean Thompson is a charming coming of age story about Carla, who in her twenties, has not found a comfortable nor assured fit with her life. In the space of one summer, Carla is embraced by the famous poet, Viridian and her poet friends; and a new world of experience…
Keep ReadingFor most of us cinephiles, we remember the first time we saw a movie, whether it be in the theater, or at home. If the film shakes you, positively or negatively, there’s a residue left that seeps into your memory and makes it challenging to let go. Well, I don’t want to- so I’m…
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