Short Summary is an original series in which I write brief reviews of movies, TV shows, video games, books, and more. No spoilers, in this case! Who is the imposter? Among Us is a casual multiplayer game that can be played on a free mobile app or on PC when purchased through Steam. You and …
Author: Erinn Childress
"Read dozens of books about heroes and crooks, and I've learned much from both of their styles." ~Jimmy Buffett
My Parents’ Divorce
I can’t erase that copy of Divorce For Dummies from my mind. It’s been over 10 years since I saw it for the first and only time. I had just come home from school one day, and that black and yellow cover was impossible to miss. It sat on the kitchen counter next to my …
The Fisherman
Once upon a time, in a place far from civilization, On a calm, clear lake, set amongst the hills, Was a boat, floating in the night. And on this boat was a fisherman, With nothing but his pole in one hand And a lantern in the other. He sat in the stillness, The boat barely …
An Epistolary Poem
Dear Tara, Hard to believe that it's been 15 years Since we last saw each other. You were just a girl back then, still in grade school. Now you've grown up, and you're starting your own family. Your little boy... my great-grandson... he's beautiful. I'm sad I wasn't able to meet him. Same goes …
Trying to be Less Forgetful
I have a problem. I feel like I'm super forgetful these days. And this isn't the usual kind of forgetfulness, Like walking into a room And not remembering why I was there. But even going so far as to losing my memory. ... What was I doing again? Oh, right! I was explaining …
A Recipe Poem
A Recipe for Caring for Your Newborn You'll need the following ingredients: Overabundant patience Endless hugs and kisses His favorite toy and blanket Tons of music to sing and books to read All the time in the world Step One: Gather up plenty of patience, and put it on the back burner. You'll …
What a Woman
Hey there, Red. It's been a while since we talked. And the only times I see you Are when you turn from me and walk away. You know how much I like watching you walk. I'm sorry. I am so very sorry. I don't know what I did this time. You always said I …
Recent Roundup #2
During a time in which a) we are expected to be sheltered in place for the foreseeable future to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and b) I've had my first child and anticipate not leaving the house anyway for at least the next few months, here I am with a couple of video games for …
Winter Storm
Inhale the winter air, Feel it chill the breath, Send a shiver down the spine, Raise bumps to the skin. It numbs your face, Dries out your lips, And hurts your joints. But you step out into the snow, The crunch of your boots Being the only sound, The blinding, white surroundings Being the sole …
Recent Roundup #1
So here’s a new thing I want to try when I’m not exactly feeling up to doing Short Summaries of every movie, TV show, and video game I experience! Recent Roundup will be even shorter and more informative looks at new things I’ve seen and played. Let’s start with three TV series: The Boys, Chernobyl, …
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