Sunday, April 30, 2017

闻不到花香

他们都在爱情里不断受伤,却无法给对方真心的安慰。 有一次,她开玩笑说:“如果到了三十五岁,我们都还单身,就……”…

靠近。遥远

他家就在她家对面,走路只要三分钟。 他开始避着她。 他害怕再见面时,会窘困地说不出话来。…

Saturday, April 29, 2017

只要挥手说再见

高中毕业后他为了音乐梦放弃升学,提前入伍。 她考上大学,却怀疑自己的选择。因为他,她放弃走同样的路。…

那一天一定是世界末日

她家就在他家对面,走路只要五分钟。 他们读同一所国中。每天上学走路绕过他家时,她的脚步放得很慢。…

Sunday, April 23, 2017

Take Advantage of People's Bad Luck

  It feels strange to listen in as the Shark and Jordie talk about their morning's work, like two soldiers reliving a battle. I don;t feel part of that at all. And I can clearly see the things that are wrong with what they do: they take advantage…

A Ten Page Explanation

Tiffany,   I like you but you mightn't feel the same about me, and I wouldn't blame you. To save us both from any awkward moments I've figured out an easy way to do this. Nod if you're even slightly interested in getting to know me. Write me…

Saturday, April 22, 2017

Hope It Is

  'And like you say, that gets very annoying. I don't know why you have anything to do with me.'   'Good point. I don't either. Why I should bother with someone who says such absolute garbage?'   'It's true about you not putting on any weight…

The Gloom Seeps Through by Osmosis

  I'm on the bus to Menindah. There's barely a roadside puddle to show for the downpour and now the sky is powder blue. And the or twelve people on the bus, same ones as yesterday, are dressed for cool and comfort. My head is in a book —— what…

Sometimes I Hate Reality

  'What I said before —— I didn't mean to hurt you.'   'Don't be silly. You didn't hurt me. Tough as old boots, I am.'   I keep my eyes trained on the road, but the tone of her voice tells me she's most probably smiling. Zoe is one of those…

Sunday, April 16, 2017

Human Form of Broccoli

  I've done this walk so many times. Going to see Kyla . . .   We've been friends since we were nine. Back then I wasn't great at conversation. Hello and goodbye were my strong points. Finding something for the middle was always a problem. When…

My Never-ending Campaign

  I wouldn't go against Reggie and actively encourage Zoe to move in, but I think she I would do okay together. If nothing else whe could help me in my never-ending campaign. Some people want to save the rivers or save the whales, even save the…

Sunday, April 9, 2017

一种跌破眼镜的感觉

  “这么快乐的猜谜,真是太好了。”   我看着人烟稀少的食品馆内,松了一口气,但椿店长的回答让我感到意外。…

Sunday, April 2, 2017

为餐桌增添色彩

  从车站走回家的路上,我想起他们师徒两人做的和果子,忍不住噗哧笑了起来。   和果子师傅真是太自由了。…

致力零消耗的店长

  “我看过很多家店的人,觉得她很了不起。”   听到她称赞椿店长,我忍不住高兴起来。   “她接待客人很厉害,很细致周到,或者说体贴入微。”…