Amelie's French Bakery. Seeing as this is Wednesday night, I sit at the big black table in the back with other fellow writers for quiet group meetup. Amelie's is a gemstone in Charlotte's crown. An eccentric place with unique chandeliers and artwork, and some of the best yummies all around. I love this place. The… Continue reading Creative Coffee Crawl – Second Stop
Author: Nico Serene
Creative Coffee Crawl – First Stop
This week I am on vacation. Except that I am not going anywhere so I decided to take this time and explore some coffeehouses and cafes in the Charlotte area. Only rules are that I go to a different one each day, no chains - just local flavor, and get some words down. Oh and… Continue reading Creative Coffee Crawl – First Stop
The Euchre Game
The game of cards starts with laughter. Four women sit across from each other. Three generations. Two teams. One family. Tuesday night, a quiet evening finishing a hectic day. The wine has been poured. The youngest deals first. They pause in silence as they glance at their cards. Then the conversation continues. “How is your… Continue reading The Euchre Game
A Short Love Story
It was love at first sight. The kind of rapturous joy when two come together. Head met Desk. Desk met Head. And there was much pounding. It felt good. A release of emotion so intense that they were always coming together. But it wasn't all cocktail weenies and swedish meatballs. As the affair continued, Head… Continue reading A Short Love Story
Thirty Seconds of Freedom
In thirty seconds, I can blurt out exactly what I think and take it all back. In thirty seconds, I can do anything and immediately make as if it never happened. Hello, my name is Kyra, and I have the power to turn back time. If you start singing that Cher song, I will definitely… Continue reading Thirty Seconds of Freedom