Tag Archives: flash fiction

Bridge Night Buffet from the Fridge of Madge

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! You know, I usually love Monday Night Bridge. I look forward to it all week. Not for the game of course, but to catch up on who did what to whom, who didn’t do what … Continue reading →

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I Have Discovered the Joy of Skiing

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Winter blues already got you down? Not me, no siree. See, I don’t think it’s ever too early for the first getaway of the year. Pour yourself a hot toddy and read along. It all … Continue reading →

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Making Things Bright

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Well, no matter where you are in the northern hemisphere, the days are getting definitely shorter and in most places a little chillier. And with the holiday season upon us, it’s most likely time to … Continue reading →

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Who Do I Want for Christmas?

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! The season’s coming up fast, isn’t it? I spent my weekend making lists – what to get the girls and the bosses at work, my family (now don’t get me started on that one – … Continue reading →

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The Joneses Need to Keep up with Me…

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! You know the saying, “keeping up with the Joneses?” Well, the only Joneses I know personally (that would be Jay, Jill and their children Johnny and Janey yeah, that’s right…) quite frankly bore me to … Continue reading →

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Meet Chuck, the Office He-Man

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Is your workday Wednesday going well? If it is, good for you! If not, just put your feet up for a moment or two and enjoy reading the story of Chuck, whose day is most … Continue reading →

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That Ding-Dong is Not Avon Calling

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Don’t we all like to look pretty? And what’s more fun than getting together with a bunch of your friends and having an expert glamorize all the girls at once? Well, with my bunch, I … Continue reading →

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How A-muse-ing!

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! And another weekend zip, bang gone! How does that happen? Well, quickly and even faster when you spend time in the company of a great artiste. Let me tell you all about it. See, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Iffy Motherly Advice

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Can you believe it? Another Friday finally showed up. Hope you haven’t eaten too much Halloween candy. Those little devils add up past girdle capacity. Trust me, I know. Time for a bit more not … Continue reading →

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Trudy’s Sure Got Some Rose Colored Glasses

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Hope your workday Wednesday whisking by! Here’s a little cautionary tale to entertain you on your coffee break. We had a gal pal drop by for a visit, Trudy. She was our day-dreamy girl, always … Continue reading →

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