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We are strong, yet fragile.
We can go for decades, overcoming obstacles and attacks from unpredictable quarters. We wake each morning with a will to live in our gut, and an idea in our head; all the while somewhat confident that we can succeed.
Yet, in an instant we can be felled by a random comment, or a tone in a voice, or a look in someone’s eye.
That is who we are. Strong boned, soft skinned. Resilient and vulnerable at the same time.
We, Homo sapiens.
For my followers in the northern hemisphere, happy summer solstice. For those of you south of the equator, happy winter solstice and a joke you can tell only today:
I went to a fortune teller today. She said, “I see things have been a bit miserable lately, the world cold and grey, darkness growing. But do not fear, for the next six months more and more light will fill your days.”
I know, a pretty lame dad joke, eh? If you want more, check out my short story Dad Jokes.
PS: Do people on the equator celebrate the solstices?
While I decide what to do with my collection of short stories, all written in 2017, all written for The Palmwoods Writing Group, I have situated them here on Tablo.
Thank you, The Fiction Pool.
He was a lot older and drank too much. But there was no doubting his passion and sense of fun. Plus, he owned a house or six.
She was young and beautiful, legs up to the sky. But she had a brain. Plus, she was a renter with no hope of getting into the housing market.
His invitation to Paris didn’t require much thought.
They stayed the night before at the airport hotel. He ordered oysters and champagne and wore a purple G-string when he answered the door to room service. The young girl attendant was not amused. People were such prudes.
One dozen oysters and ten thousand bubbles later, the night duty manager appeared at the door to inform them that a complaint had been registered.
“Thanks for the update captain. Please duly note my attire.” He did a pirouette. “See? No genitalia visible.”
“Enjoy your stay Mr and…
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