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100 Word Story: Leavings

Posted on October 4, 2023 by

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“The mailman left a sock in the mailbox.” Bernie threw the mail on the table – three store flyers, a political ad, and a white sock. Harriett rifled through the mail, then held up the sock with two fingers. “At least it’s clean.” “Do… Continue Reading “100 Word Story: Leavings”

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The Purple Shirt: Part Three

Posted on September 19, 2023 by

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The man behind them in line listened to everything. He held a stack of DVD’s, a hockey jersey, and two souvenir shot glasses from Las Vegas. Who buys souvenir shot glasses used, Gloria wondered, but only for a minute. The man looked at her… Continue Reading “The Purple Shirt: Part Three”

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The Purple Shirt: Part Two

Posted on September 18, 2023 by

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“Oh gee, I’m really sorry but this is exactly the shirt I was looking for,” Gloria said. “It’s a beautiful shirt. I can see why you’d like it.” She draped the purple shirt over the handle of her shopping cart and moved to the… Continue Reading “The Purple Shirt: Part Two”

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What happens here on Red's Wrap is all over the map. There is no single theme, no overarching gripe, no malady of my own or others that dominates. I write about what seems important or interesting at the moment and what aims me toward hope. I write stories, essays, poems - whatever fits the day and the mood. Nothing stays the same, here or anywhere. That's a good thing. Happiness. It's relative.

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