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Rebooting the Franchise

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Austin

“If life came with a Reset button, do you think you’d ever have the courage, or maybe the total lack of hope for your future, necessary to push it?” Aaron hit her with the heavy philosophical question after taking a … Continue reading →

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Storming The Birthday Cake

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Austin

“Did it feel weird to not have your birthday overshadowed by a failed insurrection this year?” Holly asked as a mischievous smile danced across her beautiful face. It was another cold, snowy Sunday in Maine.  In fact, it was the … Continue reading →

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New Year, Same Crappy World

Posted on January 2, 2022 by Austin

Aaron sipped his Snapple and stared out at the river.  It was frozen in many places, but where the ice didn’t cover the surface, the water level rose dangerously close to the running path that snaked along the river’s edge. … Continue reading →

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Bedside Manner

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Austin

“This is not at all how I pictured my Christmas going,” Aaron admitted from under the covers on his side of the bed. It was Sunday morning, the day after Christmas, and he was still tucked in when he should … Continue reading →

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Forbidden Christmas Kisses

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Austin

The snow had already accumulated a couple of inches, and continued to fall, as Holly and Aaron settled in on their usual bench overlooking the river. “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…” Holly sang as a joyous smile … Continue reading →

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The Ghost of Christmas Cable

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Austin

“I thought technology was supposed to make our life simpler,” Aaron complained with a heavy sigh. “That is what we were programmed to believe by our Robot Overlords,” Holly replied.  “Have you been told otherwise?” She chuckled at her own … Continue reading →

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No Christmas Tree, No Christmas Tree

Posted on December 5, 2021 by Austin

“So are you putting up a Christmas tree this year?” Holly asked after taking a long sip of her coffee. They sat on their usual bench overlooking the river, but it was cold, snowy, and icy today.  In fact, ice … Continue reading →

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Redefining Normal

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Austin

“Did you eat all the stuffing your little heart desired?” Holly asked as she settled in on her end of their usual bench overlooking the river. Aaron returned the cap to his bottle of Snapple, and placed it on the … Continue reading →

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More Stuffing For Me

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Austin

“I have to ask you a question,” Holly warned him after taking a long sip of her coffee to warm up on a chilly November morning.  “I think I already know the answer, but I’m going to ask anyway…” Aaron … Continue reading →

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Close Enough

Posted on November 14, 2021 by Austin

“Are you sure it’s okay that I sit here?” Holly asked with trepidation as she stood at her end of the bench and waited for his answer. “Yes, Holly, you can sit there,” Aaron replied like he was a bit … Continue reading →

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