Train Sounds
Posted: December 16, 2013 at 3:23 PM in Uncategorized
The clock ticked as loudly as rain on glass. I like trains because they make sounds that fit their bodies.
Month: December 2013
Toothpick Fence
He built fences of whole boxes of toothpicks because he didn’t have enough money for redwood. I know it’s small, he said, but I don’t want everybody just thinking they can walk right in & some day, it’ll be bigger. Fences take practice for everyone.
Too Much Stuff
Posted: December 16, 2013 at 3:23 PM in Personal Growth
I try not to collect too much because having stuff takes more time than you think. But then again sometimes it’s good to stay busy.
Too Much Beauty
Posted: December 16, 2013 at 3:23 PM in Children & Parenting Graduation Inspirational Peace & Justice
I have heard too much beauty to ever go back, he said & in that moment, I knew there was no way the children of our world would fail.
Too Many Words
Posted: December 16, 2013 at 3:23 PM in Children & Parenting Family & Relatives Humor & Whimsy Retirement Winter Holidays
Does Santa get to do as much PlayStation as he wants? he said & I said nobody gets to do as much of anything as they want, or the economy would grind to a halt & he looked at me & said, That was a simple yes or no question, Dad.
Too Easy
Posted: December 16, 2013 at 3:23 PM in Personal Growth
ready to ride as soon as they decide whether they want to go in the direction they’re all facing or whether that’d be too easy
Tolerance
Posted: December 16, 2013 at 3:23 PM in Romance & Relationships
Do you ever listen to me? she said & I said I did but sometimes it took a couple of days to sort it out in a way that didn’t make me want to murder her in her sleep.
Tofu Pup
taunting the neighbor’s dog with meat-flavored tofu because he can’t get anyone else to eat it.
To-Do List
Posted: December 16, 2013 at 3:23 PM in Engagement Wedding
You seem very calm for a woman who’s getting married, I said & she nodded. It’s on my to-do list, she said, so there’s no point in agonizing about it
Tired of Sitting
Posted: December 16, 2013 at 3:23 PM in Uncategorized
Sticking his neck out because he’s tired of just sitting there hoping people will notice him for his calm energy