“I’m trying to avoid you,” she said. “Not doing so good, huh,” he said. “I’ll try harder,” she said. “I like spunk,” he said. “And I like persistence,” she said. 0
The Tides of Brewster Harbor; Episode 43 – The Cleaning Room
Niles finished his muffin and coffee. “I have to talk to Shelly or Charley for a minute.” “Sure,” Steve said. “Thanks.” “No problem,” Niles said. Niles walked back to the kitchen. Charley and Shelly leaned against the counter talking. “You…
What Is a Bad Story
I’m not certain there are bad stories, only stories written badly. Certainly, there are stories more intriguing, suspenseful, and gripping than others, but decent writing can elevate an adequate story too good and a good story can be reduced to…
The Tides of Brewster Harbor; Episode 42 – Where’s Steve?
Indeed, as Steve said, it turned cold over the evening. Niles had a cold blistering rainy walk to the Harbor Inn for his morning coffee. Niles poured his coffee and looked around for Steve in the dining room. He set…
You Can Take Your Bucket List And Shove It
There they were, like clockwork, 8:00 AM, the same booth at McDonald’s; Elmer and Waldo slurping senior coffees. “What’s on your bucket list?” Waldo said. “Bucket list!” Elmer said. “What the heck is that?” “You know, just a list of…
The Lord Never Procrastinates
It was the first day back to work after the Christmas and New Year’s holiday. Eldon hurriedly sipped a cup of coffee and placed it in the sink. He checked his pockets for the car keys. “Martha!” he called out.…
The Tides of Brewster Harbor; Episode 41 – Coin Flip
Near the end of the day, a small dump truck slid a load of wood next to the police department. Niles came outside and helped the man stack it. The man introduced himself as Wilbur Simpson. “How do you get…
Buying A Drink
“I could sure use a stiff drink,” he said. “That makes two of us,” she said. “Buy me a drink?” “It was ‘I’ as in ‘me,’” he said. “Alone.” “Okay,” she said. “I’ll leave you alone.” “Bartender,” he said. “I’ll…
The Tides of Brewster Harbor; Episode 40 – Fuel for the Fire
Niles sat at the desk. He called Lute. “Give me Lute, this is Niles.” “What’s up, Niles?” Lute said. “What’s the heat like in the office?” Niles said. “We just leave the door from the town hall open and toss…
What Is a Good Story?
There are many elements that make up a good story. Often, it is said a good story must have conflict. That doesn’t always hold true, however, it is likely 98 % so. Good stories are what stays with the reader.…
Dinner for Two – The Tides of Brewster Harbor; Episode 39
The morning started rather chilly. As noon arrived it felt near summer in temperature. The leaves around Brewster Harbor and throughout Bellamy Island had lost their Autumn brilliance and began a death spiral from tree to earth. Close to noon,…
A Stroke Of Religion At Midnight
Spike and I have been cellmates for five years. I don’t trust Spike even though he has become an ordained preacher of The Church of Hardcore Unredeemable Institutionalized Wayward, Lost, and Forgotten Souls of Those Doomed for Perdition Saved by…