fiction
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“Michael Calante, Michael Calante, Michael Calante,” I heard being announced in unison with a cascade of chimes. What is happening? Where is this coming from? Then it hit me – my phone! Mikey was calling me! Yes, my Mikey! Those chimes are the special ringtone Lorena set for him. I rarely hear them, but when…
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There was a time where Mikey was Wiley E. Coyote and I was the Road Runner. He was the cat and I was the mouse. He was the Lion trying to get me in his lair. He couldn’t hold on to me, keep me there, I HAD TO GO. This wasn’t on purpose on my…
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Going to Lucky’s grocery store was always an adventure with Mom. Some adventures were better than others. It was like going to the store with a bratty 10 year old being told they can get whatever they want. “Just throw it in the cart Corinne.” Two particular times still reside in the corner of my…
Salami and Rollerskates 