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Group Meeting Chapter 8

I seem to be in a lupus flare. Expect more posts that are just chapters of stuff I’ve already published. I will write new stuff as I have the energy, and cognitive dysfunction and the very sore joints of my fingers (along with all of the other very sore joints) allow. Chapter 8 Thursday Afternoon…… Continue reading Group Meeting Chapter 8

Group Meeting Chapter 6

Chapter 6 Wednesday Afternoon excerpt from Group Meeting by Iris Carden “So how was everyone’s day?” Sarah began.There was a shuffling of feet. Residents looked up down, everywhere and nowhere. “Anyone want to say anything?” Sarah asked. “Did you see the tapes?” Chantal asked. “Do you know who’s been making all the noise and hid…… Continue reading Group Meeting Chapter 6

Family Lies Chapter 12: Sunday Lunch

Family Lies Chapter 12: Sunday Lunch chapter of work in progress by Iris Carden After a quiet couple of days, Emily was happy to have her daughters and their families come for a barbecue lunch. Emily’s oldest daughter Alannah, with her husband Steve, were at the barbecue, cooking steaks. Jody, Kym, Elsie and Emily were…… Continue reading Family Lies Chapter 12: Sunday Lunch

Group Meeting Chapter 7

Chapter 7 Thursday Morning excerpt from Group Meeting by Iris Carden “Well, good morning,” Sarah said brightly. “It’s a new day. How did everyone sleep?” Chantal shook her head. “Didn’t sleep well, Chantal?” “I don’t want to talk about it. If I say anything, you’ll just decide I’m sick again. I want bacon for breakfast…… Continue reading Group Meeting Chapter 7

Family Lies Chapter 11: Records

Family Lies Chapter 11: Results chapter of work in progress by Iris Carden Emily’s call to Jessica the previous afternoon had been only a couple of minutes to give some forewarning about Jack’s plan to seek out a financial settlement.   After that, she’d called Jenny to help her get to bed for the rest…… Continue reading Family Lies Chapter 11: Records

Family Lies Chapter 10: Settlement

Family Lies Chapter 10: Settlement work in progress by Iris Carden Emily was really not ready for another call from Jack, but calls from Jack usually came when she wasn’t ready for them. It was probably because she was never really ready for them. Jack was angry.  When was he not angry? “Why did you…… Continue reading Family Lies Chapter 10: Settlement

Family Lies Chapter 9: Detectives?

Family Lies Chapter 9: Detectives? Emily called Detective Carstairs first, and explained what Elsie had said.   “We’ll look into that,” the detective said, “and we’re having a word with your ex-husband as well.  The kid’s co-operating, but he doesn’t seem to know anything more than he already told you. We’ve traced the original contact…… Continue reading Family Lies Chapter 9: Detectives?

Group Meeting Chapter 5

I didn’t get something new written for today, so here’s something I prepared earlier. Chapter 5 Wednesday Morning excerpt from Group Meeting by Iris Carden “Well,” Sarah said brightly, “how did everyone sleep?” “I didn’t.” Chantal was emphatic. “Someone was pacing up and down outside my room, coughing, slamming the bathroom door, and muttering something.…… Continue reading Group Meeting Chapter 5

Family Lies Chapter 7: Kid

Family Lies Chapter 7: Kid Emily was updated Jenny on the weekend’s events over morning coffee. Carole was listened in while she cleaned the kitchen. “I’m glad the police are taking it seriously,” Carole said. “The detective said throwing a rock through a window is destruction of property, so that’s an actual offence they could…… Continue reading Family Lies Chapter 7: Kid