Archive for July 2020

“Grocery Bragging Rights: A Day in the Life of a Dignified Grocery Bagger,” by J.B. Davis

Jul 15th, 2020 | By

As a certified grocery bagger at the local Freddy’s Foods, it is my Assistant Manager given right to discuss, with each customer, the items that they have purchased as I bag for them. I would also add that I can do so as loudly as needed to ensure that the customer is satisfied. I refuse to remain quiet and let the cashier dominate the conversation, to where I’m only allowed to ask, “Paper or plastic?” 



Label Mistaker

Jul 10th, 2020 | By

I’m bored, everyone. I’m really, really bored. I wish I had a label maker.



“Overheard While Modeling Nude,” by Lilly Constance

Jul 8th, 2020 | By

“I think it goes without saying: that hair is a different color than that hair.”



“Praise for the New Short Story Collection SCINTILLAE by Clive Branigan,” by Rick Kast

Jul 1st, 2020 | By

“A drinking buddy turned me on to these stories.  I looked for the book after we’d been out bar hopping but couldn’t find it.  Barnes and Noble said they could order it.  I didn’t know much about chinchillas before the book arrived.  Fascinating!”