I sat comfortably at the bus stop reading a magazine. The seat was made for two but because of COVID-19 and the social distancing regulations, the other riders stood at a distance. All engrossed in my favorite section of the magazine, I felt a thud. I looked up to see a white young lady sitting …
In a single file, they marched down to the end of the train cart where I sat. Nine of them, all white. I counted.two ladies and seven men. They were all dressed in black polor shirts, khaki pants , black boots, and backpacks. In my thoughts I am wondering, where are they all going congregating …
Bonjour! J’apprends à parler français. The French assignment came in this morning. I know a few words and statements, but not enough to assist my daughter with her work. So, Google became my handy translator; I dove right into my appointed duty. Her homeroom teacher showed up once per week on Zoom for a thirty …
Upon hearing that, she spun around. I stood there thinking, this was gonna be juicy; this was gonna be dramatic. There was a small audience now gathered waiting for the show of the security’s force then…
For my daughter’s birthday celebration last night, I ordered to medium-sized pizzas and an order of chicken wings. After thirty-five minutes, my phone rang. It was a male voice with a heavy accent. He told me that he was outside with my delivery. I did not know how much tip to give him because they …
Rain pelted the metal gutters, and water gushed down its spouts. It sounded like days when my friends and I used pots and pans to make music. Sometimes we were out of rhythm, but to us, we were the best musicians. I peeked at the clock then pulled the covers over my head. What was …
Girl, I’m telling you, boy! This COVID-19 saga took my reality to a different level and I’m disoriented. Starting Monday, March 23rd, 2020, it will be our first full day working and learning from home. From 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., I will be working from the comfort of my room; and my daughter will …
