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Earworm

01/09/201805/15/2018 / Liz H-H / 13 Comments

 

Picture of Shari Lewis' Lambchop puppet, sitting on a picnic table and smiling.

Credits to Shari Lewis and Lambchop

“I swear, if you sing that one more time, I’ll push you out the hatch myself.”

“Aw lighten up, Schmitty,” Dirk laughed at his co-pilot. “I just can’t wait to get home!” Continue reading →

It’s Too Fekkin’ Cold!

12/30/201704/21/2018 / Liz H-H / 18 Comments

The granite was rough and hot under her bare feet. She squatted by the tidal pool, peering at the life teeming beneath her. Continue reading →

Lilimor and the Fiddler

12/23/201704/21/2018 / Liz H-H / 6 Comments

Lilimor gazed across the field of wild strawberries into the Great Wood. She didn’t have enough berries to fill her basket, but the fiddle called her to the waterfall within. Its song enticed, one she almost recognized and had to sing. Continue reading →

Only in Real Winter Dreams

12/19/201704/21/2018 / Liz H-H / 8 Comments

Spoon coffee grounds into the BPA-free filter, the scent a bright hit in the ice-crystal kitchen. Cat slurps his morning meal, shoulders hunched protectively over his bowl. Continue reading →

A Light Breath on the Embers

12/16/201710/12/2019 / Liz H-H / 2 Comments

Meaghan drew deep on her cigarette, pinching its stub between thumb and forefinger. She could pull a Houdini and just disappear, but in this case, with this guy, she knew he deserved better. Continue reading →

My Mouth-Watering Performance

12/11/201706/03/2018 / Liz H-H / 6 Comments

“All I remember,” I pause, heaving a shuddering sigh, “Was walking into the downstairs parlor. It was dark, but I smelled swampland. Continue reading →

Self-care Thru Word Salad

12/04/201704/21/2018 / Liz H-H / 11 Comments

Impression management. Measured words. Think before you write. Continue reading →

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