Her perspective can be found here He watched her from across the table, her small, trembling hands picking the drink up over and over, taking the smallest of sips before carefully setting it back down. There was purpose in everything she did, he realised, even the placement of the glass. Each time she set it … Continue reading Losing It- His Perspective
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Much to Learn: Brave New World
With thanks to Paolo of Wholebean and I Sarah and Mark's Story began here “Before Enlightenment chop wood, carry water. After Enlightenment chop wood, carry water.” Slowly, her awareness returned to the room. The television was still prattling on, now discussing the first expedition to the summit of Mount Everest. Fitting again, Sarah thought. How had … Continue reading Much to Learn: Brave New World
Much to Learn: Best Laid Plans
With thanks to Paolo of Wholebean and I Sarah and Mark's Story began here Six weeks. She was supposed to have six weeks to prepare herself for this encounter. Although Sarah had initially been disappointed that between Mark’s schedule and hers there was no earlier date available for the two of them to get together, she … Continue reading Much to Learn: Best Laid Plans
Losing It
She looked down at her drink, her eyes following a bead of condensation as it joined the ring forming at the base, adding yet another circle to the pattern she was painstaking laying across the tabletop in a vain attempt to distract herself from what she was about to do. Circles spiralled out from where … Continue reading Losing It
Iron Horse
Sarah had been headed for her favorite Alterra coffee shop down by the lake, but knew she would never make it now. She was still standing on the corner where she had first seen him a few minutes ago. It was the red shirt that caught her attention. Perfectly pressed and startlingly vibrant, even mostly … Continue reading Iron Horse
Sun Holiday
Emma looked down at her newfound friend and finally began to relax a bit as she stroked the cat behind its ears. The cat had been the first to welcome her to the village. After getting used to the warm hospitality of Ireland, she was rather taken aback by the “spend your money then get … Continue reading Sun Holiday
Acknowledging Imperfection 