The music thing turned out to be a birthday party for a friend of the art professor’s, held in the large banquet room of a local hotel. Franny heaved a sigh of relief at the sight of the art professor’s wonderful gray hair and red glasses. Someone to talk to, at least, she thought, as … Continue reading Pine Street Episode 12 (Reboot)
Pine Street Episode 11 (Reboot)
That evening, after successfully avoiding most of the apartment cleaning and all of the writing she’d used as cover with Allison, Franny met Leo at a tavern that served legendary burgers along with beer ranging from cheap Coors Light for the college students to expensive craft beers for the professors and property owners. She was … Continue reading Pine Street Episode 11 (Reboot)
Pine Street Episode 10 (Reboot)
Several days after the dinner party, Franny ran into Allison at the coffee shop across the street from their building. Franny’s initial reaction to encountering anyone she knew, but did not really know, was to duck her head and gaze into the middle distance, giving the other person the choice of recognizing her or not, … Continue reading Pine Street Episode 10 (Reboot)
Pine Street Episode 9 (Reboot)
After putting on her pajamas and turning off her light, Allison twisted the blinds open so she could see out her bedroom window. It faced east, and she loved waking to the morning light streaming in. Unable to drift to sleep right away, Allison reflected more about the party at her neighbor’s place. That guy, … Continue reading Pine Street Episode 9 (Reboot)
Pine Street Episode 8 (Revisit)
Note: While on hiatus from sharing new episodes, let's revisit the origins of our Pine Street stories.*****Not for the first time, Allison closed her apartment door behind her departing boyfriend with a sense of relief. He was a grand person, really, she knew, but she adored her privacy and dreaded the day he would bring … Continue reading Pine Street Episode 8 (Revisit)
Pine Street Episode 7 (Revisit)
Note: While on hiatus from sharing new episodes, let's revisit the origins of our Pine Street stories. ***** The dinner party itself went off beautifully. Leo added three folding chairs to the furniture collection, and Franny had purchased some large cushions at a local shop. Everyone was able to find a comfortable perch to eat … Continue reading Pine Street Episode 7 (Revisit)
Pine Street Episode 6 (Revisit)
Note: While on hiatus from sharing new episodes, let's revisit the origins of our Pine Street story. ***** You haven’t really moved in to a place until you’ve hosted a dinner party. That thought lingered in Franny’s subconscious. She couldn’t explain why - her own parents had not been given to throwing parties of any … Continue reading Pine Street Episode 6 (Revisit)
Pine Street Episode 5 (Revisit)
Note: While on hiatus from sharing new episodes, let's revisit the origins of our Pine Street story. ***** As Franny went back to cooking her soup, Leo sat by his telephone. In this day and age of mobile phones, “sitting by his telephone” meant he was parked in a camp chair on the back porch … Continue reading Pine Street Episode 5 (Revisit)
Pine Street Episode 4 (Revisit)
While on hiatus from sharing new episodes, let's revisit the origins of our Pine Street stories.
Pine Street Episode 3 (Revisit)
While on hiatus from sharing new episodes, let's revisit the origins of our Pine Street story.