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This is where Lou posts items that are short enough to read in one sitting. All the stories are Lou's except Secondhand Stories, which are items she has found or received, and which she finds in some way interesting or amusing: anecdotes, opinions, links to other sites, questions, photos... |
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Just when she thought all was right with her world, Lacey was forced to wake up and smell the Kona.
Captain Jack and his obstinate cat are stranded in a storm without provisions. (A short children's story for adults; illustrated by Graham Harrop.)
Saya runs a coffeeshop in a small town. She craves a cup of verbiage with, possibly, a side of romance.
A semibiographical tale about a not-quite-fictional character named Diana who is having difficulty coming to terms with her 60th year and her place in the world. Ten ridiculous short stories, which were designed to run in tandem with Lou's no-nonsense, very practical manual, How to Make Yourself Irresistible.
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This short narrative was inspired by both Renée Kraft, who wants to sue the drug companies for e-mail harassment, and an article in the Vancouver Sun highlighting megamillions made from merchandise and paraphernalia related to Mel Gibson's film The Passion of the Christ. 
Destiny in 3-4 Time
Maria Luna's dream of being a famous musician is driving her true love crazy. The Humbug Chronicles
Christmas letters that Lou didn't get around to sending.
The joys of being a traffic officer.
A very short story about
breaking up. |
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As mentioned earlier, these particular "stories" are items that may have originated with
someone other than Lou.
Patterns by Amy Lowell (1874-1925) Sometimes it's good to break from patterns, provided the break is of one's choosing. Or is the break itself part of a bigger pattern? 
Three short films by Jerzy ZagrobaUp close and musical with an eel, an orange, and a crystal ball.
Washing Dishes Number 1 Cause of Break-ups in CanadaAn E conversation.
Just One, Please by Gordie GarnerSometimes a guy just wants to be alone.
Old Growth Forest by Irene BluethA virtual story that takes place on Cortes Island. If you have a high-speed connection, take a look. |
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