Karen WalkerRecycling MurielGeorge watched Muriel shuffle in her slippers out the back door to the recycling bins beside the garage. She peered into a grey container…Apr 28, 20201Apr 28, 20201
Karen WalkerinThe Friday FixJimi and meThis New Year’s Eve would be my last. His too. Jimi needed tires, a new engine: the doctor said my rusty hippy heart was beyond repair…Jan 3, 2020Jan 3, 2020
Karen WalkerinThe Story HallHarlot Scarlet and Hellfire RedPushing peas around her plate, my mother talked about cancelling her mother-of-the-bride dress and losing the deposit. She met my eyes…Jan 1, 20201Jan 1, 20201
Karen WalkerI found it on CyprusBrian was always best in our souvenir contest. When he got malaria somewhere and threw arms in the air, I said “Unfair! Must be a…Oct 6, 2019Oct 6, 2019
Karen WalkerFlintHuddling against the night, our clan whispers, “When will there be fire?” The moon awakens and pushing aside a cloudy curtain, peers down…Sep 29, 2019Sep 29, 2019
Karen WalkerMaxine & MeLinda bought it for me at the museum gala. “So many wonderful things for a donation.” she said, “You should have come, my dear! Meet new…Sep 29, 2019Sep 29, 2019
Karen WalkerThe Last Blue“Let’s bring your photos, Mom,” Jennifer says. I’d take them with me if I could. Snaps of a misty morning at the lake long ago, of Jack in…Sep 29, 2019Sep 29, 2019