Pressure

Luis seemed permanently stressed. He worked a full time job, always had, but still felt

pressured to meet the expectations of his wife and dog. This was mostly in his head.

His wife, Miriam, was completely lovely about things, and worked as a nurse.

The dog, whose name I don’t recall, did seem to have a real edge. That dog needs a hobby,

I thought.

Doug Mathewson

Keeping a Distance

Our Grandpa has so many odd habits from the old country. Mostly they are just weird, but a few are truly disgusting. Like cracking snail shells with his teeth, and swallowing them down! 

He used to spit the shells out on the carpet, but now he has a little galvanized bucket next to his recliner. Well, time to go, don’t get up! We elbow air  bump––no big kisses for me thanks.

Doug Mathewson