Archive for Cameos
Oct
2007
23
A happy future?
Posted by: | CommentsThis is the first of some 50 word tales inspired by observing life in The Gambia.
She sat, reflecting on her chosen life. A new youth. No more cold European winters with bone aching aging. No! For her warm sun, a blue sky and a hot blooded young love. What price this extended youth? Two co-wives as friends. Not too high a price. A good decision.
Apr
2007
02
The car mechanic’s dog
Posted by: | CommentsOn a busy pavement in Phnom Penh sits a grubby long haired mutt. We are sure he is the mechanic's dog because he looks just like a greasy rag. He lies curled up waiting to be needed to clean a carburetter or wipe up some spilt oil. Relaxed and unworried by the explosions of tyres being removed, he jumps up only when an unexpected pedestrian strolls by.
