The Wash Bucket
“Six million, three hundred thousand dollars, Brad,” I said, and I set the sponge down on the hay bale beside the paper. “That is what I received nine weeks ago …
The Wash Bucket Read MoreAuthor: pologo
The Folding Chairs
“Yes, Nils, it is real,” I said, and I said it softly, because the fireworks were still blooming over the fairgrounds. “Eight point eight million dollars. June. Every rig, every …
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“Because I did, Lionel,” I said, and I said it quietly, without pride, as I might say the time of day. “Ten weeks ago. Thirteen million, one hundred thousand dollars. …
The Fish Fryer Read MoreThe Stack Cake
“Because they bought my stack cake, honey,” I said, and I said it softly, because none of this was her doing. “Eight weeks ago, they paid me three million, eight …
The Stack Cake Read MoreThe Pepper Sauce
“Because they bought my pepper sauce, baby,” I said, and I said it kindly, since none of this was her doing. “Seven weeks ago, they paid me five million, two …
The Pepper Sauce Read MoreThe Peach Kuchen
“Because they bought my peach kuchen, honey,” I said, and I said it gently, because none of this was her doing. “Nine weeks ago, they paid me four million, six …
The Peach Kuchen Read MoreThe Lunch Bucket
“Because they bought my pasties, dear,” I said, gently, since none of this was her doing. “Ten weeks ago, they paid me four million, nine hundred thousand dollars for beef, …
The Lunch Bucket Read MoreThe Orange Gear Bag
“Cole, before you say another word, I need you to pick up the bundle and feel the weight of it,” I said. I was in the rocking chair with Nora …
The Orange Gear Bag Read MoreThe Red Bucket
“Brett, do you see the red bucket?” I said gently. I was sitting on the edge of the tub in the dark bathroom, whispering so I would not wake the …
The Red Bucket Read MoreThe Hunting Bag
“Don, set the rifle down and open the bag,” I said. “And please do not shout at an old woman who is holding your granddaughter.” I was in my recliner …
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