Neil was terrified of socializing. Every time he attended a party he would stand quietly in the corner. A “successful” party was one at which he said more than the occasional monotone “Hi.” This impediment applied to other parts of … Continue reading
Eva would buy anything as long as someone famous owned it. When she flipped through magazines, she wanted every product on every page. She wanted a blue handbag to match her blue dress, and an emerald green coat to match … Continue reading
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“The Gossips” by Norman Rockwell (1948)
Life is filled with decisions;
Ones that must be made wisely.
Don’t go it alone.
Learn others’ mistakes.
Those who’ve loved and fought,
lied, and cheated…teach.
No act is all new.
Don’t mistakenly think
the past holds nothing.
– Alex Schattner
Nina took a trip to a nature preserve, hoping to be alone with her thoughts. She had just broken up with her fifth boyfriend in three months, and was feeling disgusted with herself. So disgusted, in fact, that she didn’t … Continue reading
Laura and Vinny were rival lawyers
On opposite sides of a big lawsuit.
Vinny was defending a matchmaker,
Eveline, who believed in a “three date” rule.
“True love is not always instant,” she said.
All couples sign a contract to that affect.
Keeping it enforced is another story.
Everyone has notions of whom they will love.
Some forget the power of healthy disagreements.
This statement made Vinny look at Laura.
It was hard not to admire her presence.
Many arguments could be had with her.
Each one would be a pleasure in the future.
– Alex Schattner (8/30/12)
The wife of a U.S. Senator was preparing a romantic dinner for her and her husband. She was slicing a chicken cutlet, when she cut her finger with the carving knife. Three drops of blood fell on to the cutlet, … Continue reading
When the original Erie Canal was completed in 1825, it was hailed as “The Eighth Wonder of the Western World”–an “engineering marvel”–but it was far from perfect. It was downright dangerous at times, especially for the boys, “Hoggees,” who rode … Continue reading
Delia was a young, single, witch looking for a great guy to spend her life with. Jacob was her current man. They had been out two times before, and she was really starting to like him. They both enjoyed slipping … Continue reading
One loves at first sight Only if one possesses a knowledge within. Being shallow is a normal, but risky move. The looks go both ways. Don’t bow to beauty. Too often is it a crutch For mismatched couples. The Cliche … Continue reading
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