While Sorting the Laundry, Mandy Thinks About Death

Mandy pulls out delicate items—silk blouses, rayon skirts, summer weight T shirts that could shrink in the heat of the dryer.  All the while yesterday’s conversation with Eric’s widow plays and re-plays.  He was alive yesterday morning.  Donna seemed hopeful, unconcerned even.  Or was she?  Was she unaware, naive, in denial?  Or was she softening … Continue reading While Sorting the Laundry, Mandy Thinks About Death

One Tiny Moth Hole

Matilda parked Grandma under the tree while she hung the wet sheets on the line.  “I love the smell of fresh laundry,” Grandma said as she watched her hired care giver.  Matilda smiled and nodded.  “This has always been my favorite tree,” she continued, lifting her arms to take in the outstretched branches, the canopy … Continue reading One Tiny Moth Hole