Happy Sunday!

One of my neighbor’s was so thoughtful as to burn their yard trash this afternoon, thus my doors are closed and throat is raspy. How’s your Sunday? 🙂

Here’s a snippet from “Of Paws and Pet Rocks”, published by JMS Books. Barry is the main character; Trixie is his sister; Sid is Trixie’s husband; and Timothy is their one-year-old. Barry is on the phone with Trixie for dating advice. Sheldon is the potential date in question.

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“Oblivious, that’s your middle name. Sounds like he’s into you. What’s the problem?” Trixie asked.

“I’m really not dating material. I have too much baggage. And I’m financially insolvent,” I replied.

“The right man won’t care about that. The next time Sheldon says or does something like this, be bold and reciprocate. Take a
chance, Barry. Not every guy’s jerktastic like Winslow, okay? You deserve something good in your life, aside from me.”

“You’re such a—”

“Wonderful, caring human being? Yes, I am. You’re lucky to have me. Now, say good night to Timothy.”

“Good night, Timothy.”

Gurgle.

“Night, Barry!”

“Night, Sid.”

“Love you, brother mine.”

“Love you, too, sis.

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