Bertie, Gertrude, and Candi were looking forward to their tropical vaca. Candi packed the tanning oil and beach hats. Gertrude managed the maps and tunes. Bertie was in charge of snacks. Loaded up and ready for takeoff, in blew a sudden storm. Alas, their flight was canceled. Instead of getting their feathers ruffled, they made the best of it with what can set any heart aflutter: a little retail therapy.
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Instagram Short Stories: I Am The Keeper Of The Eggs
I am the keeper of the eggs.
Each morning I carefully gather them from their fluffy spot.
A gift from my lovely ducks. If I should forget to do my job, four webbed feet flip-flap over to me.
Tilted feathered heads look up and raucously remind me,
that I am the keeper of the eggs.
UNDERWAY Soundtrack: Body Like A Back Road
I work to find songs that convey where I’m trying to go with the characters. It’s not really their music, more music to get me in the space I need to be. This week I’ve been bouncing between some darker blues for the mystery aspect and the more romantic moments. Today, it was romance. I’ve been trying to solidify the romance angles.
Instagram Short Stories: Apples
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I’m starting a new series on Instagram and you can follow here. #AnnieShortStories
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