The Kir Corner

17 in ’79 {Haiku Friday, Friday Fictioneers, Velvet Verbosity}

kir — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:47:31 +0000

First love (lust) is sweet. Midnight phone calls, hearts pounding between the kisses. Haiku Friday with my friend Lou of LouCeel. C’mon Join in! Copyright – Danny Bowman He knew he might wake her but he just needed to tell her. So he slid a quarter into the metallic hole...

I Miss Talking To People {Pour Your Heart Out}

kir — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:50:25 +0000

I miss talking to people. That sounds a bit selfish and (quite frankly) dumb doesn’t it, since for many of us it feels like that’s all we do? But I do. Or since I’m a mom, you’re probably thinking that I’m referring to the phenomenon that takes place once you have children. You know that...

Sweet Squabble {Write On Edge, Trifecta, Studio 30+}

kir — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:04:24 +0000

A black cloud of misunderstanding had descended over them while Darcy’s mother followed her from room to room; silently crashing into the exasperated sighs she kept throwing over her shoulder. Time to change tactics she mused. “Mom!” she stopped abruptly and spun around, “Stop being so… so… sooooo pedantic about this!” Darcy savored the satisfied...

Whistle Dixie {Kethcup with Us}

kir — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:56 +0000

Mel of According to Mags and Michele of Old Dog New Tits are the brainy gals behind this 57 word meme, Ketchup With Us. This time, BOOKS, BOOKS, wonderful BOOKS! that are great for summertime. picture credit from Goodreads I’m a Yankee girl through and through. Until her words took me to Peachtree Road, the...

First Kisses {The Path You Choose}

kir — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:00:42 +0000

for Carrie’s piece this week, click here. Gabrielle shook her rust colored curls, “No, no, no.” she said feigning exasperation. “’Born to Run’ is still his best album to date.” “But what about ‘The River’ or ‘Born in the USA?’ Seth countered sipping from his coffee cup and shoving a bowl of pretzels...

Nothing Compares to You {Trifextra}

kir — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:12:50 +0000

“Honey.” One word from you and I felt my nerve topple underneath me. I couldn’t resist you if I tried. Inside the paradigm of good or bad, right or wrong, I’d found you. TRIFEXTRA On to the weekend prompt. This weekend we are asking for exactly 33 words, 30 of your own and three...

Hidden {Friday Fictioneers/Haiku Friday}

kir — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:21:54 +0000

Within the tall grass we scamper. A ruse of sorts. We long to be found. ************ Every Friday I join with my friend Lou of LouCeel for Haiku Friday. 17 syllables of fun. Copyright – Sarah Ann Hall “8, 9, 10…ready or not here I come!” Milo’s legs pumped and his chest heaved as...

FIVE SUMMERS: A Review & Book Promotion

kir — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:17 +0000

Just in time for Summer comes a book that is going to remind you of Summer Camp, falling in love for the first time and how the friendships of our childhood shape our lives now and forevermore. FIVE SUMMERS the debut YA Novel by Una LaMarche is on sale today! It’s...

The Beau of the Blue Hairs {Write on Edge, Studio30+, Trifecta}

kir — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:54:47 +0000

This image courtesy of F3D3.86 via Flickr Creative Commons Mr. Abernathy had a deliberate gait. He did not stride or stroll. Instead his walking stick tapped out his arrival like Morse code on the linoleum near the nurse’s station. His bow tie was magenta, a crisp white shirt peeked out from beneath a...

A Cuppa Joe? {The Path You Choose}

kir — Sun, 12 May 2013 13:00:35 +0000

missed any of the story? click here for the installments. Gabrielle felt Seth’s eyes questioning her as she reached out for her phone and keys. “I guess I knew you’d be back.” He admitted and settled on the stool he had alighted from to answer the door. Gabrielle felt a blush...