Uncertain Shape

Sally dug her heels into the sand. Warm, gritty. The ocean was steel blue, not green and foamy like southern coastlines. Waves broke far off; only small ones reached shore. Footprints stretched along the waterline. The tide took them as it came in. Some filled with water before they were gone. There were no people.… — read more

Betty sat on the ottoman and looked out the window. She had to pee. She saw a squirrel run across the grass. She watched another one follow it. She couldn’t hold her bladder any longer. She jumped down and padded to the front door. One paw stepped in a puddle. She squatted down and peed.… — read more