“For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either. If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content. But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a… Read More Money, Money, Money
Marguerite was outside. She couldn’t stand to be in the house with Thao’s wife any more. The woman was driving her crazy, treating her like she was a servant at her beck and call. She was insufferable and bossy. That morning, she had walked into the living-room while Marguerite was dusting the furniture and said… Read More Marguerite’s Decision
“Are you cold?” Hank asked Ede. They had just stepped outside of the airport and were going to the pick-up location for a taxicab to take them to his mother’s house in Hawthorne. “Not really,” she replied as her eyes darted everywhere with excitement. They were finally in Portland after a very long flight. Being… Read More In Portland
“Wow!” Velma exclaimed when Tadeas walked into her office on Friday morning. “You’re looking very corporate today, Mr. Gray. Nice suit.” “Thank you. I’m having lunch with my father at his club and they have a dress code there.” “I see. And which club is this?” He told her. “Oh. That is an upper class,… Read More The Touch
I used to be a prostitute. And then, one night, I met a Catholic priest who changed my life forever. Father Ramirez didn’t preach at me like most religious people do. Instead, he asked me about myself and what got me into prostitution. He sat and listened as I shared my story and not once… Read More Shaniqua’s Story
She was at the flower shop buying flowers for her grandmother who was celebrating her 70th birthday when she spotted Father Desjardins. He was talking to Mr. Cooper whose farm he had invited her to visit with him and a group of other people. It had been a fun excursion. She had even milked a… Read More Farewell, Father Desjardins
He was a really nice man and I liked him a lot but I found him to be too reserved for my taste. My best friend, Shakira teased me and told me that he had a crush on me but I dismissed it, telling her not be ridiculous. I reminded her that he was a… Read More Not So Reserved
“What’s that you’re drinking?” “Pickle Juice.” “Pickle Juice?” “Yes. Want some?” She made a face. “No, thank you!” “It’s good for you, you know. I’ve been drinking it for years. Athletes drink it.” “What’s it good for?” “I can give you ten good reasons. It soothes muscle cramps. It helps you stay hydrated. It’s a… Read More Dinner on the Boat
I didn’t want to think about it but I only had two more days with Maxime and then he would be leaving New York. He told me yesterday when we were together. We were both sad about it and wished that he could stay indefinitely. Today, we are going taking a day trip to Sleepy… Read More Two More Days
When he approached the manor, there was a car which he didn’t recognize parked in the gravel driveway. He got out of his Porsche and parked it. As he walked towards the other car, the door opened and Felicity stepped out. His heart sank. What on earth was she doing there? She was dressed in… Read More Felicity’s Visit
Notes to Women 