Michael Rumsey
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In a China Shop
Julia clinked the fourth teacup onto its saucer, the set was complete. Her grandmother's memory would live on in the store she opened half a century before. This particular set of china would never be sold. She placed a glass case over her grandmother's set and moved to unlock the door. It was time to open the store and start the morning.
By Michael Rumsey3 years ago in Fiction
ZERO DARK 540
Last night, at approximately 0540 hours, I was summoned by Kate (4 months old) into her room. After addressing her needs, I intended to use the bathroom before returning to bed. I made it as far as grabbing the toilet seat with my left hand before being summoned into battle by Luke (2.5 years old). His summon was so loud, that I was fearful if I didn't tend to his needs immediately, he would awaken the rest of the house. Therefore, the following events occur with the use of only one hand.
By Michael Rumsey3 years ago in Families
The Bag Boy's Manager's Mother
Dave is closing in on a milestone. He has been working at the Swift-Savers grocery store on 10th Street for 4 years and 359 days. Employees who reach five years of service become eligible for a nifty green badge with a roman numeral five on it. As you might imagine, Dave was beyond thrilled. When he was hired the summer that he turned 16, he didn’t expect to work there for five months, let alone five years. Dave is not a psychic though. At the time of hire, he didn’t know that he would be expelled from high school and kicked out of his parent’s house that same summer. It’s actually a wonder that he didn’t lose his job too.
By Michael Rumsey3 years ago in Fiction