Monthly Archives: March 2020

Matthew Gomez Flash Fiction Challenge: Sub Genre Mash-Up of Southern Gothic and Cosmic Horror “Cotton Farmer”

Posted on March 28, 2020 by EF Sweetman

Cotton Farmer By EF Sweetman My dear Mama passed on while bringing me into this world-her one baby girl. Nine strapping boys couldn’t kill her, it was me, her tiniest baby. Nannie and Poppy came to help take care of … Continue reading →

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Tuesday

Posted on March 24, 2020 by EF Sweetman

Up early, getting my coffee before deciding do I kill time on the bad news, or write with a clean head. Large, milk no sugar. I gave up the sugar in my coffee in 1987 because I ran out of … Continue reading →

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Monday morning

Posted on March 23, 2020 by EF Sweetman

Large, milk, no sugar, thanks. That didn’t take long, did it? News on the radio is that senators can’t get together in the biggest health crisis in over one hundred years. And depending on your political slant, it’s either they’re … Continue reading →

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Sleep is for suckers, right?

Posted on March 22, 2020 by EF Sweetman

Up early, still dark. I’ve never been a good sleeper, so why start now? Large, milk, no sugar. It’s my dad’s birthday. He’s 89. He’s awesome. I mean it, he’s an amazing guy-both my parents are amazing. I’m so lucky, … Continue reading →

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Oh hi, it s been a while, and we're in a pandemic

Posted on March 21, 2020 by EF Sweetman

It’s been years, hasn’t it? How’s everyone been? Kind of a rough time to ask, given the epic event that we’re in right now. I hope, pray, wish–all those foamy, easy words that come automatically–that you are doing well and … Continue reading →

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