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First thing in the morning, I turned on my computer with baited anticipation. Yesterday, I interviewed with my company’s HR department for a promotion I really want. I think I have a good chance. I been at the company for fifteen years and my bosses and subordinates both like me, I think. My company unusuallyContinue reading “Awaiting Approval”

Life was pretty normal, structured. I like predictable, no surprises. As an accountant for 30 years, I guess it’s an occupational hazard. I think that’s why I like numbers – you can count on them. They’re ever steady, reliable. I live my life by the numbers, so to speak, every day running like a SwissContinue reading “Following Detours”

“That’s it, Mr. and Mrs. Brakes, you are free to go now,” the lawyer said. “That’s it?” Karen said. “Yep, that’s it,” Mark said. Karen slowly grabbed her purse and walked to the door in a trance.  After twenty years together, her marriage was over with just a few swipes of a pen. Once inContinue reading “Ups and Downs”

If I keep my distance, don’t take offense; For social distancing is our best defense If I don’t socialize, please don’t feel disrespected; For sacrifices are necessary to keep us all protected If I wear a mask, don’t belittle my caution; For if everyone did, we could slow or stop the infection And If IContinue reading “Distance”

“Where are you going on your vacation, Gayle?” Clark asked. “We’re going on a 7-day trip around the world,” Gayle answered. “We can’t wait.” “A 7-day trip around the world? You can’t do that?” Clark laughed.   “Sure you can. It’s easy with Zoom Virtual Travel,” Gayle said. “We’ve been Zooming around the globe forContinue reading “Zoom around the World in 7 Days”