Cameron D. Garriepy's Blog, page 44

Thirteen

One. “Token please.” Two. The mohawked girl pushed a coin beneath the plexiglass. Three. Four. Grim eyes behind smudged lenses wandered over the pair of lilies tattooed on her breasts, barely concealed by her top. Five. Six. This is my … Continue reading →

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The Story Circle: Dance With the Devil, Part 3

It’s my birthday month, and as a gift to myself, I asked my dear friend Marian to kick off The Story Circle. Marian tapped Lanceto continue the tale. Lance handed the baton to Tara of Thin Spiral Notebook. Tara is … Continue reading →

The Woman Reflected

Another moment in the life of Myrtle Pepper. “Myrtle, have the flowers been—“ Amelia stopped short as she barged through the door from the foyer. She appraised Myrtle with the critical head-tilt that signaled High Wasp Disapproval. “Are you not … Continue reading →

Naturally Curly Hair?

Not so much. After the heaviness of yesterday’s memoir piece, it’s time to lighten the mood here. A discussion of my friend Angela‘s successful attempt on Morgan’s headband curls led me to a few no-heat curl methods, specifically this one … Continue reading →

The Hollow Place

One word of backtalk too many and the day boiled over into hot tears—the kind that choke, that blind. My son didn’t know what to make of the blotchy-faced monster who hauled the car over the side of the road … Continue reading →

The Story Circle: Dance With the Devil, Part 2

IT’S MY BIRTHDAY! Now that THAT’s out of the way… It’s my birthday month, and as a gift to myself, I asked my dear friend Marian to kick off The Story Circle. Marian tapped Lance of My Blog Can Beat … Continue reading →

The Deal

“He’s sweet,” she protested. “This man called Benjamin. He’s sweet.” “Soraya,” he interrupted, using a name so ancient, she’d forgotten it was hers, “we’re not discussing this.” She looked around the room—a gargoyle on a pedestal leered, death heads and … Continue reading →

Fun and Easy Frosting

Frosting used to be a contentious topic in my house. Yes, you heard that right. Frosting. Contentious. In culinary school, I learned to make an Italian meringue buttercream that quickly became my favorite cake topping. My husband is a sucker … Continue reading →

The Posts of Birthday Weeks Past

On Friday, I'll be old enough to run for President. If you all write me in, I promise  not to behave like a jackass while in office, to get some fantastic advisors, and to hire Aaron Sorkin to write my … Continue reading →