Things I Have Gone Off Mute to Say

“I went bird-watching once!”

I’m a workhorse, not a show horse, and when it comes to meetings I’d usually rather be not there and doing something else. I acknowledge that they’re occasionally essential and that it can be…

The Basement

Flash Fiction.

You are not the kind of guy who would be at a place like this at this time of the morning.

But you have a tendency, especially lately, to surprise yourself.

Casual Weight Loss Tips

I’m down 40 pounds since the pandemic. A few things have worked for me.

The Blind Date

Flash Fiction.

She walks in and looks around and though you’ve never lain eyes on her you can…

It’s Not a Walk of Shame. It’s a Stride of Pride.

Flash Fiction.

You’re wide awake this morning.

Early.

Much earlier than you’re used to.

My Workplace Calendar Blocks

“Going to see a man about a horse.”

I recently made the decision to share my calendar with coworkers so they would know when they could and when they should not book me for a meeting on any given day — but in doing so decided to…

I Hope This Email Finds You…

Flash Fiction.

I hope this email finds you in the bathroom bar when you go to freshen up and impulsively check your phone and that it throws you off for the rest of the date, leaves you completely unable to fully concentrate.

The Drunken Treadmill Assembly

Taking steps to get more steps in.

I was halfway in the bag and not at all prepared for a late afternoon delivery.

Which is of course when an afternoon delivery comes.

The Cat Guy

Flash Fiction.

When she left she didn’t even take the cat.

She just bounced under the cover of darkness one night when you were working late. You’re unsure if that had anything to do with it, or just how much — your lack of ability or desire to…

The Calendar Invite

Flash fiction.