A selection of Bugs
Limited Menu
Susie Anne knew that when traveling, fast food was the norm, and drive-through meals common, but she had been hoping for something else besides purple pollen; maybe a nice McRib sandwich or some popcorn chicken from Popeyes. “Don’t forget to get extra dipping sauce,” she reminded herself . . . . David, Sf.G.
Baby Sitter Blues
Joachim and Trixie just wanted a night out to go clubbing and blow off a little steam. Finding a baby sitter was tough enough these days, but finding one willing to catch flies and worms and pre-chew them for the tots was tougher than they had expected . . . . David, Sf.G.
Party Hearty
The party had gone quite well until Stevey suggested that they smoke the flowers rather than just eat them. After that, everything got a little foggy . . . . . David, Sf.G.
Spelling Bee
Andy had been practicing for the National Spelling Bee and felt he was ready not only for spelling, but the new rule of giving a concise definition; he just hoped he didn’t get stuck with Australopithecus . . . . David, Sf.G.
Don’t Touch Me!
Gloria knew intellectually that bees and insects were necessary to ensure pollination and thus guarantee future generations of her kind, but those tickling little feet just drove her around the bend. Why couldn’t they just hover like humming birds? . . . . David, Sf.G.
All You Can Eat
Karen had a love/hate relationship with the “All You Can Eat” places; at the time it seemed to be such a good deal, and she could eat a lot, really get her money’s worth. The next morning, though, she always felt bloated and sluggish, not to mention dealing with a fair dose of guilt, and besides the food being lukewarm and mediocre on a good day, who knew what the person in line ahead of you may have left in the sweet and sour chicken? . . . . David, Sf.G.