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I knew that he was likely to arrive tonight, but I could not be certain of when, so I showered quickly, dressed, then made my way outside armed with a pair of long-handled pruning shears and a hand saw. I had promised to take care of the banana tree in the courtyard and that was exactly what I intended to do ( Read more... )

The match has been extinguished and I inhale deeply as the spicy herbal scent fills the room ( Read more... )

Two hundred and forty years. There are moments when such a number seems nearly impossible to fathom. I have lived out more mortal lifetimes than any soul ever should and this date is like a thorn in my side - a constant reminder of those stolen years. Although sickness will never plague me and I shall never feel the icy touch of death upon my skin ( Read more... )

One year ago last night Hurricane Katrina made landfall in the gulf coast to wreak havoc on the lives of many - the damage caused by the powerful winds could only be surpassed by the breach of the levees which allowed Lake Pontchartrain to flow into the city. Though the flood waters have now dried up and many repairs have been made, life in New ( Read more... )

When we two parted ( Read more... )