by Rob Diaz | Jan 2, 2009 | General Fiction, Humorous, Prompted, Short Stories, Unedited
(written for the [Fiction] Friday prompt on January 2, 2009: write about a New Year’s resolution that’s broken in the first 24 hours) “I am so disappointed in you,” she said in her most disappointed voice and with That Look on her face. Oh no, not That Look, Fred...
by Rob Diaz | Dec 15, 2008 | Edited, Humorous, Non-fiction, Real Life
… no, really! They are. See? Look. Here’s a nice picture of Sciurus carolinensis, the Eastern Gray Squirrel: Cute, right? For those of you who have never seen them, we in the Princeton area have mystical, magical Black Squirrels, which natives to the area...
by Rob Diaz | Dec 6, 2008 | Edited, General Fiction, Humorous, Prompted, Short Stories
Author’s note: for those who do not know, Postum is a coffee-replacement beverage developed in 1895. It was discontinued in 2007 before re-appearing in 2013, quite possibly due to the publication of this story. You can read all about Postum on its Postum...
by Rob Diaz | Oct 9, 2008 | General Fiction, Humorous, Short Stories, Unedited
Author’s note: The following two very-short stories are in response to two simple thoughts. The first story, Richard Reeks, is from me sitting around and suddenly thinking I should write something about cats. The second story, School Days, came from listening to my...
by Rob Diaz | Aug 8, 2008 | General Fiction, Humorous, Prompted, Short Stories, Unedited
(written for the Friday Fiction “A Failed Proposal” prompt) “I’d like to propose a toast,” said Greg as he watched the reception attendees stepping and twirling their way around the dance floor. “You?” said Julie, barely suppressing the spit take that...
