50-Word Tales #90

The inky-haired woman saw the hatted boy approach and dropped her red kerchief at her feet. 'Boy, will you pick it up?' Her fancy skirt was rather short. Blushing, he stooped, picked it up, and gave it to her. 'Good boy. Now you shall accompany me to the dentist.' Related articles A 50-Word Story a … Continue reading 50-Word Tales #90

Louise Bourgeois’ Fancy Spiders

Louise Bourgeois was a French-American artist and sculptor best known for her spider structures, titled Maman. I would like to have one of these fancy spiders in my garden, to impress the inky-haired woman. Or to frighten her... Related articles The Figurative Paintings of Michael Carson Naming Characters Have Women Stopped Being Considered 'The Weaker … Continue reading Louise Bourgeois’ Fancy Spiders

Where Are You Spending New Year’s Eve?

I will be in Oliver Colors's shadowy attic, listening to his love woes and artistic misfortunes, and writing them down for posterity. When the first snow fell this year I had the premonition that this will be my last New Year's Eve with Oliver. Maybe he will go before me, maybe I will go before … Continue reading Where Are You Spending New Year’s Eve?