Monthly Archives: March 2017

A Kingly Lunch

by Stephen Halpert  It was nearly time for supper. Tasha had been out shopping all day with her friend. Just before six she breezed in and handed me a brown paper bag. “Sorry I’m late. Hope you’re not starved but … Continue reading

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Domestic Tranquility: Mars or Bust

 by Stephen Halpert                                  “Could you imagine spending our golden years on Mars?” I asked Tasha. She turned from her computer and looked at me. “What on earth for?” I waved the article I had just read. “Where’s your pioneer … Continue reading

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Domestic Tranquility: The Fly Swatter

 by Stephen Halpert We were enjoying our breakfast one Saturday morning as we perused the current batch of catalogues that had found their way into our mailbox. Tasha sighed. “This is a shocking waste of resources. Imagine cutting down trees … Continue reading

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  Domestic Tranquility: Soft Shoes

 by Stephen Halpert  It was just after noon on Saturday and we were on our way out to the exquisite buffet lunch at Bauhinia when suddenly Tasha turned and looked down at my shoes.  “You’re wearing bedroom slippers!” “Au contraire.”  … Continue reading

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