Mary Haynes
Bio
Mary Haynes splits her time between a romantic old sailboat in tropical waters and a beach home in Ontario. A wanderer, by fate, she embraces wherever she roams! Mary recently completed her first children’s book, “Who Ate My Peppers?”
Stories (63/0)
When Sailboats Dance
Every night at midnight, the purple clouds came out to dance with the blushing sky. That’s when it happens. The boats heed the call and dance along. By then, most humans are fast asleep. The ceremony observed only by the few who sit quietly on deck with open hearts and minds.
By Mary Haynes26 days ago in Fiction
The Walls Know
If walls could talk, and they probably can, what would happen if we listened? It was a question posed at the meeting today. We were searching for a new angle to attract a luxury home builder to our ad agency. It stuck with me, and I couldn’t shake it. It seemed like it was a dumb idea, mostly because it was Stan’s, and his ideas usually were out in leftfield. But it played in my brain for the rest of the day.
By Mary Haynes2 months ago in Fiction
The Ever After Glow
Sandy’s son, Michael, visited his mom in the assisted living facility. He chatted about his hunt for a sailboat to live on and cruise the Caribbean. Sandy’s initial reaction was negative, she wanted him close to her, but as she listened, she started to dream about spending time in warm turquoise waters.
By Mary Haynes2 months ago in Fiction
Tech Overload
It had been one of those weeks from hell! Anna turned down Friday night drinks with the office crew. She usually enjoyed the banter, but her tolerance level for shop talk was absent. She felt she might slug the first person who used a buzzword. She’d heard them all week, and she was done!
By Mary Haynes3 months ago in Fiction
