Gail Allyson King
Bio
I believe, by the grace of God, you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. My mantra: "If it's going to be, it's up to me." My motto: "Carpe Diem" - every single day. Fav saying: "Do or don't do; there is no try." (thank you, Yoda).
Stories (13/0)
Morning Manners and a Smile
Smile - You're on Candid Camera! Not really. But... Did you know that researchers have found RECEIVING A SMILE, especially first thing in the morning, can give more pleasure than eating chocolate and generates higher levels of positive stimulation to the brain and heart than being given money?
By Gail Allyson King2 years ago in Motivation
Gettin' Your Shit Jumped
I’m not sure about you, but doesn’t it just suck major you-know-what when you’re at work, doing your job (and a damn good one, at that) and your boss happens ’by’ and just jumps in on you for what she/he imagines to be an injustice or ingratitude towards them?
By Gail Allyson King2 years ago in Humans
The Boobs Have It
You looked good in your 20′s - mostly because your breasts had some tone and didn’t even think about pointing south. Your risk factor for breast cancer wasn’t much of a concern, maybe not even a thought. It was the best time to start some healthy hooter habits … but did you?
By Gail Allyson King2 years ago in Longevity
Don't be an Outlaw, Mom!
Mother-in-laws have been the brunt of many a rude joke and ever so many complaints. Both sons-in-law and daughters-in-law have mistreated these wonderful women as much as they have been mistreated, so I guess the playing field is level.
By Gail Allyson King2 years ago in Families
Flights of Fancy
Ailanna King felt her spirits lift as she began ascending the iron staircase spiraling to the research loft high above the main floor of the Putnam City Library. It was still very early in the morning and Ailanna knew the third floor would be in empty solitude…a perfectly private domain where she could work undisturbed on her psychology thesis.
By Gail Allyson King2 years ago in Fiction
The Groundskeeper
Henry Harvey was a mild-mannered gentleman in his early-forties who’d just been hired for a real government job; one with good pay, not-so-bad hours, and great benefits that included a kick-ass life insurance plan which would triple in payout when he died.
By Gail Allyson King2 years ago in Fiction
