So, Rey and I are in Sicily. We're here for two weeks in September. The weather there is nice and warm. We're staying at the Artemisia Palace Hotel right in the heart of Palermo. It's within three minutes' walking distance from the Politeama Garibaldi Theater. We left London yesterday morning. The flight under three hours …
After the Celebration
Weeks had passed since his parents' wedding anniversary dinner which had turned out much better than he had expected. When he and Tulia showed up, Sandy and her family were already there so he introduced her to them. They were pleased to meet her and his nephew and niece warmed to her too. Then, the …
Stuart’s Invitation to Washington
Stuart was on the boat and inside the cabin when he heard footsteps on deck. Minutes later, Shandra stepped inside the cabin. "Hi." "Hi." "What are you doing?" she asked glancing at the books on the table. "I was just doing some research." "Are you writing another book?" "Yes." "What's it about?" "I found out …
Our Afternoon in Concord
When I dropped Mandy home, she wanted me to spend the rest of the day with her but I told her that I had things to do and asked for a raincheck. She was disappointed but after hugging and kissing me, she saw me to the door. On my way down in the elevator, I …
Cate Summons Edward
Edward had just left Gladys' flat and was walking towards the back entrance to where the parking lot when his cell rang. He took it out of his pocket and answered on the third ring. "Hello, Cate." "Edward, I need to talk to you." "What's wrong? You sound upset." "I am upset. Where are you?" …
Finding love in Gambia
He was a widower with no children and lived on a ranch. Every morning before he drove into the city to the manufacturing company he founded, he donned his favorite black hat, pulled on a shirt and pair of jeans, a denim jacket, complete with a pair of Exotic Natural Python Pointed Toe Cowboy Boots …
At the Conference
It was a nice, sunny Monday morning in Detroit and Thorpe was at the International Banquet & Conference Center where the 3-day conference was taking place. There were lots of familiar faces but he was surprised to see one of them. He had been talking to a couple of people when he spotted her. She …
The Ex
"I've been away on business before and you've never acted like this. What's so different about this time?" "I'm acting like this because you're going to Detroit." "That's where the convention is taking place." "How convenient!" "What do you mean by that?" "Detroit is where your ex-wife is." "Yes, so?" "Are you going to see …
Pain and Pasta
The warmth of the water soothed his aching bones. His joints were sore after the workout. He should have just done a warm up and a couple of stretches then light weights. No, for some inexplicable reason, he decided to do something new and now he was suffering for it. He closed his eyes and …
Notes to Women 