Gerald Holmes
Bio
Born on the east coast of Canada. Travelled the world for my job and discovered that kindness is the most attractive feature in any human.
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Stories (137/0)
Patrick’s Revenge
This is part three of the story of Robert and Maryanne. Part one is linked here. Part two is linked here. The morning after their fateful night at the Pub on the Lake, Robert and Jason drove to Markham, just north of Toronto, to meet Maryanne and Mai-Ling for mid-morning Dim-Sum at a local Chinese restaurant.
By Gerald Holmes10 months ago in Fiction
- Top Story - June 2023
An unexpected Reunion Top Story - June 2023
Robert thought that the worst thing that could happen today would be revealing the truth to his girlfriend , Wanda. How could he tell her about the love he felt for Maryanne, and had always felt for her, without breaking Wanda's heart? And what about Maryanne's boyfriend, and Robert's best friend, Keith? How would he react when he found out that Robert and Maryanne had professed their, long simmering, love for each other last night?
By Gerald Holmes10 months ago in Fiction
The Colour of Milk Chocolate
It took every ounce of will-power I could muster to walk into this restaurant and make my way to the patio. The happy memories of this place cut so deep that I almost got up and left after just a few minutes. But I couldn’t do that– I needed to hear what he had to say.
By Gerald Holmes11 months ago in Fiction
- Runner-Up in Word Hunt Challenge
The consequences of Assumption
Catherine; The news reporter advised people not to travel as this would be the worst storm seen in these parts in over fifty years. But there was something in his mother’s voice that told him he needed to get to her as soon as possible. She sounded panicked when she said it was an emergency and she needed to see him right away.
By Gerald Holmes11 months ago in Fiction
- Top Story - May 2023
- Top Story - April 2023
Happy Earth WeekTop Story - April 2023
The video above is people from all over the world singing John Lennon's song Imagine. The following is something I wrote over a year ago but sadly seems even more urgent today. This week, the third week of April 2023, is Earth week. This week we all should be thinking about our planets well-being and what we can do to help her. Yes, I said her. She is our mother and should be treated with the respect and love that every mother deserves. But alas, like an unsympathetic, spoiled child, I feel we have failed her and continue to fail her with every passing day.
By Gerald Holmesabout a year ago in Earth
My Home
I’ve questioned my existence countless times over the twenty-three thousand days that I’ve inhabited this body. It all began when I was just a twinkle in my parent’s eyes and a longing in their hearts. They wanted what every young couple wanted at that time; a child.
By Gerald Holmesabout a year ago in Families