The little butterfly struggled against the wind. As little butterflies sometimes do. Tossed and turned around by relentless, uncaring gusts. The little butterfly would make progress, but then be pushed back. Tantalizing close to where she was heading. A feeling more than a destination. Calm. The little butterfly kept on. She had been through a […]

Despite knowing what she’d find, she checks herself in the old mirror in her living room. It had belonged to her aunt, who claimed it was a family heirloom. But, knowing her aunt, it could have been picked up in a yard sale. Or won it in a sketchy poker game. Or worse. She had […]

I barely stir, but you notice. “Have a good nap?” you ask. “Had a weird dream,” I mumble, still confused as to where I am. “About the fake old bald guy from the Six Flags commercials again?” “Yes!” My eyes are beginning to focus.  I see you standing, facing your closet.  You turn towards me […]

Once upon a time, there was a lush valley where rabbits hopped and birdies tweeted. Where the sun shined nearly every day. Where babbling brooks welcomed woodland creatures to come and drink from them. Where flowers bloomed and trees provided shade for new lovers to rest and read books of poetry to one another. This […]

This is her, like, all-time favourite eating establishment. He found that out the hard way.  On one of their first visits, he made the mistake of calling it a “greasy spoon.” She did not like that. At all. She explained that she had been going there since high school and that it was a wonderful […]