Good Times

Ed and Marie had been married more than four decades. No children. It was their decision. It was just the two of them through the years. And their love had not faded or dulled. Indeed, it had increased as the two melded into a single unit, each supporting and strengthening the other. They remained lovers as well as husband and wife.

LICKETY SPLIT

Cape Girardeau next exit. Is that a Missouri state trooper right behind me? Damn, he’s “scoping” me out. Checking my Alabama plates. Oh, double damn, now his blue bubble light is on. Here he comes. Boy, this is classic. Right outa’ the movies. Smokey Bear hat.