Tag: Microfiction

Past Imperfect – #442

Claudette: “Excuse me, but is this the way to San Jose?”   Originally published in “Crusty Pie” on 10/23/16. No changes made, even though it took every fiber of my being not to diddle with it, choosing instead to leave this one as a tribute to the early […]

Past Imperfect – #150

Lady on the Left: “Girl, what’s up with that humongous thing on your head and the Bible nestled in your safety-dance zone? I was pretty proud of my Napoleon-tribute hat-wear until you came along.” Lady on the Right: “If you must know, I’m just trying to be closer […]

Past Imperfect – #180

Millicent had a very serious misunderstanding about the concept of cross-pollination…   Originally posted in “Crusty Pie” on 04/27/15 and “Bonnywood Manor” on 04/12/16. No changes made. As some of you may have noticed, I’ve been a bit AWOL, partly because I’m on a vision quest to reevaluate […]

Past Imperfect – #105

An early visual primer on the foundations of “Trickle-Down Economics”: Those above stay dry, those below get wet. In the background, a young Ronald Reagan gazes in wonder.   Originally published in “Crusty Pie” on 03/27/15. No changes made, as no changes have been made with the ridiculous […]

Past Imperfect – #268

Photographer: “Inez, honey, could you put that down? Inez: “What? The book?” Photographer: “No, your…. why in the world are you even doing that?” Inez: “What? Reading?” Photographer, sighing: “Your leg, Inez.  Are you sending a signal to the Coast Guard?” Inez: “No, dear. The AC is out […]