With thanks to Paolo of Wholebean and I Mark and Sarah's story began here Sarah bounced up the steps to her front door before the motion sensor for the light even activated. Although a bit woozy from too much time at the pub, her happiness provided more than enough energy to speed her quick trip home. … Continue reading Much to Learn: The Middle
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Much to Learn: Square Meal
Sarah and Mark's story began here With thanks to Paolo of Wholebean and I “Gah!” Sarah cried out and stuck her singed fingertips in her mouth. She cursed her clumsiness as she hopped back and forth, trying to soothe the burn and return the wayward onion bits to the pan. She thought back to one of … Continue reading Much to Learn: Square Meal
Much to Learn: Back to School
With thanks to Paolo of Wholebean and I Sarah and Mark's Story began here It was a mad scramble. Sarah had unpacked, though there was a big difference between simply unpacking and truly settling in. Her uniform was here. . . somewhere. "Somewheres," more likely. She remembered seeing the bits and pieces as she had hurriedly … Continue reading Much to Learn: Back to School
Much to Learn: Housewarming
With thanks to Paolo of Wholebean and I Sarah and Mark's Story began here Sarah stood over the remains of the clothes airer, in shock at what had just transpired. It was like a scene from a bad horror movie, or perhaps a video game. She had been cleaning, no- waging battle on, the apartment for the … Continue reading Much to Learn: Housewarming
Much to Learn: Side Note
With thanks to Paolo of Wholebean and I Sarah and Mark's Story began here Sarah gave the draft e-mail one last read, her mouse hovering over the send button. It had taken forever to craft, and it was worth a few more moments to make sure it was appropriate- or at least as appropriate as it … Continue reading Much to Learn: Side Note
Much to Learn: A Walk in the Park
With thanks to Paolo of Wholebean and I Sarah and Mark's Story began here Sarah snuggled closer to Mark on the couch, all too aware that the minutes were ticking away, the hour when he would need to return her to the real world drawing ever closer. She leaned into him, a gesture that both let … Continue reading Much to Learn: A Walk in the Park
Much to Learn: By Light of Day
With thanks to Paolo of Wholebean and I Sarah and Mark's Story began here Sarah took a deep breath, straightened her tie, and opened the door. It was the same room they had used the previous night, but the atmosphere was dramatically different from the evening's candle light. Now, the even wash of early morning sunlight … Continue reading Much to Learn: By Light of Day
Much to Learn: A Night to Remember
With thanks to Paolo of Wholebean and I Sarah and Mark's Story began here They sat nibbling bits of toast and leftover pizza, as though this were a perfectly uneventful, if late, night. Mark had whistled as he prepared tea and coffee, a light and happy tune that chased away the flickering shadows and deep solemnity … Continue reading Much to Learn: A Night to Remember
Much to Learn: Second Initiation
With thanks to Paolo of Wholebean and I Sarah and Mark's Story began here “Feck it,” Saah cursed as she undid her tie before attempting the knot for the seventeenth time. “I know how to do this,” she reassured herself. And she did; she had prided herself on mastering this decidedly masculine skill. She had not, … Continue reading Much to Learn: Second Initiation
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
Acknowledging Imperfection 