James crawled slowly across the tile stiff-armed, hoping to keep the swaying to a minimum. Surely, if he tilted too far in one direction, he would explode.
He drew his legs beneath him, keeping his spine as straight as possible. He pushed the lid open by lifting up onto his knees. If even one vertebra moved forward, he would be lost.
Kris tossed her keys on the counter and picked up the receipt. She rolled her eyes as she strode down the hall. She made the corner just as he lay down his head on the cool surface to rest.
“How many prayers to the porcelain god before it grants you the wisdom not to eat everything on the buffet in one sitting?” The sound of her voice startled him, and he jumped.
She left him to his novena. “Men. Never know enough is as good as a feast.”
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Rachael Black
/ May 12, 2013Didn’t see where this was going. I’m that twisted.
Or not. Dug it.
Happy Mother’s Day to the best Muthah of them all!
Love you Red.
MUST get a copy of the book in ePub format.
Can hardly wait.
Tell the kids to peel you some damned grapes π
xoxoxoxo
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Red of M3
/ May 28, 2013Swing by and get the first one…still free! Have you entered to win the set? http://redmundpro.com/giveaway1 Your choice, but I happen to like free as well as the next person! xxx Hope you had a great Muthah’s day, too. Where was Demon Spawn? xxx
Rachael Black
/ May 28, 2013Entered to win the set, you betcha! How do I pick up a FREE (my favorite price) copy? Is there a link or do I have to slip you the cash in small bills?
The Demon Seed was in San Fran π but I spent the 2 weeks prior to mom’s day with my own mother. not by choice heh; was supposed to be a 4 day visit and my gallbladder burst the last night I was there.
The Universe is laughing at me. It doesn’t dare point though!
Next year we’re going to try and have myself, the Demon Seed and Grandma Dodie (my mom) all together. Three nights max π
Love ‘ya girl xxx
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Red of M3
/ May 28, 2013Hover your mouse over the Book Store and click on the Free Book Bin. Format of your choice π So, I can look for a review? *grins* Ugh about the hospital. You know I would break its finger off…
Are you going to arrange the visit with DS and GD at DS’ place? Quick escape and all… *giggles lovingly*
Valentine Logar
/ May 13, 2013This was the best ode to Buffet I have seen in a long time!
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Red of M3
/ May 28, 2013Can you imagine? A full novena. *falls off chair*
Laurie
/ May 13, 2013I try to avoid buffets at all cost. Then again I have a thing about people touching my food.
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Red of M3
/ May 28, 2013I usually do as well. For the same reason.
Tess Kann
/ May 13, 2013βHow many prayers to the porcelain god before it grants you the wisdom not to eat everything on the buffet in one sitting?β I spewed coffee here.
L–o–n–g time ago I tried all the foods of the world at a fair. Taught me a lesson. Thought for sure I’d either die or explode.
Red of M3
/ May 28, 2013That one still has me giggling. This trip is fun π I do not envy you your sampling, either.
Sue Dreamwalker
/ May 13, 2013Loved this Red, Very clever, as it unfolded… π Always avoid the meat products is my motto!… π
Hugs Sue xx
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Red of M3
/ May 28, 2013I am so glad you got a giggle out of this one! Glad to see you. You have been so busy whilst I was gone! xxx <3
LScott
/ May 13, 2013Loved this, Red, and also loved the line “how many prayers…” Clever ending, too! Many hugs and hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day!
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Red of M3
/ May 28, 2013I did, and I hope you did as well! I need to stop by when I return. I am already missing your FB page, but I understand it entirely. xxx <3
Wendy Reid
/ May 13, 2013I’ve overeaten on occasion but I don’t think I’ve ever done it at a buffet…which is dumb, because if you’re going to do it, that would be the ideal place.
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Gray Dawster
/ May 14, 2013Oh you mean over eat? π lmao
Have a wickedly enjoyable Tuesday Wendy π
Andro xxxx
Red of M3
/ May 28, 2013See, if the antacid and the stomach pump were included in the price, I would consider it. ROFL! xxx
Gray Dawster
/ May 14, 2013I have enjoyed your FTP Red
and nice to see you adding them
sooooooooooo quickly too π
How do you mean
what happened to mine? π lol
Have a fun Tuesday Red π
Andro xxxx
Red of M3
/ May 28, 2013I know you. Two days ahead of deadline, you will post ten posts in about two hours. π You forget, we have done this before… *giggles*
Gray Dawster
/ June 5, 2013Yes I remember the Machine-Gun-blogger award that you gave me, now where is that by the way? π lol You know I have trashed my Spaces so many times that even I don’t know where everything is π lol
Yes you do know me, and
very well indeed me thinks π lol
Andro xxxx
BuddhaKat
/ May 15, 2013Perfectly built sense of mystery and woe…
big hugs and more of them too!
π
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Red of M3
/ May 28, 2013Glad you liked this one π xxx