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Aaron Shovel Arms

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Austin

“Why do you keep rubbing your arm?” Holly asked between sips of her coffee.  “Did you pitch another complete game last night?” It was the final Sunday of January, which meant it was not baseball season, but that only made … Continue reading →

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Writing Up A Blizzard

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Austin

“Are you prepared for the big storm?” Holly asked before taking a sip of her coffee. It was Sunday, a large snowstorm was barreling towards them, but the best friends were calmly seated on their favorite bench next to the … Continue reading →

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A Person of Higher Interest

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Austin

“I went to the bank yesterday…” Aaron started to tell his story. It was Sunday and a snowstorm was due to arrive later in the day.  While the best friends sat on their favorite bench next to the river, ominous … Continue reading →

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The Resolute Bench

Posted on January 1, 2023 by Austin

“Happy New Year!” Holly declared as he plopped down on the bench next to Aaron and immediately chugged half of her coffee. It was New Year’s Day and the best friend were seated on their favorite bench next to the … Continue reading →

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The Undisputed Champions of Texas, Part 45

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Austin

The mood in the apartment varied depending on where one was.  Aspen paced the hardwood floors like she had something on her mind, but didn’t know how to say it or to whom. She finally decided to halt her movements … Continue reading →

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The Blackout Before Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Austin

Twas the day before Christmas, Santa comes in one day, And the best friends were meeting, Instead of on Sunday… “What happened last night is all the proof I need that Santa Claus exists,” Aaron declared before chugging half of … Continue reading →

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Oh By Gosh By Golly

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Austin

“I have a fun suggestion for the holiday season, but I need you to keep an open mind,” Holly instructed. It was the Sunday before Christmas.  It had been snowing one and off since Friday afternoon, so the best friends … Continue reading →

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The Undisputed Champions of Texas, Part 44

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Austin

Miles Fitzpatrick stood up and flashed his brightest practiced smile when Wally barged unannounced into his office again. “Twice in one day, Officer Wainwright.  People are going to talk.  Of course, they’re already talking about me.  What I meant is … Continue reading →

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The Undisputed Champions of Texas, Part 43

Posted on December 10, 2022 by Austin

Captain Hamel was usually uncomfortable having so many people in his office.  It wasn’t that he was afraid of being outnumbered.  After all, he was the big dog in this pound. Having four visitors generally meant there was a problem … Continue reading →

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Does Santa’s Sleigh Have A Weight Limit?

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Austin

“I’ve set the radio at work to the station that plays non-stop Christmas songs,” Aaron revealed after taking a sip of his Snapple.  “I’ve got to tell you…not all of them are classics.” It was the first Sunday of December … Continue reading →

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