So I wrote a short story…
Published August 13, 2010
Imagine my delight yesterday when I cranked open the ol’ eyelids, pulled my knee-socks and sweatshirt on in an effort to ward off the creepy ocean chill steeping through my bones, found needed latte, drove an hour to work, fired up the laptop (also known as “my preeeeecious”), and discovered my short story (or short short–for those of you fastidious types) in our local SLO City Newspaper.
If you’re interested in reading it, clickety-click your way HERE; then click again on the SLO City News and scroll down to page 11. The story is titled “Benefits Included,” and, yes, I hope it prompts you to smile 
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What’s the mood noise of the moment? Eisley: Silverspring cover
Tags: benefits included, SLO City Newspaper, SLO Nightwriters, tolosa press short story
08.13.2010 / 6:37 pm
Bravo, Mary. I didn’t know you submitted. I love reading it again. Fun story.
08.13.2010 / 7:05 pm
Niiiiiice!!! I’m so stoked for you!
08.13.2010 / 7:51 pm
I loved this story–very funny and I’ll bet it’s true somewhere! Your dad and I thought you did a great job composing it. You inherited his genes for humor and I’m not sure what you inherited from me except a love for writing. I’ll look forward to more of your fun, short stories.
08.13.2010 / 8:04 pm
Happy friend, happy editor. Bravo, Mary!
08.13.2010 / 9:20 pm
You are amazing…
and that was hilarious…
08.13.2010 / 9:48 pm
I laughed. Out loud even.
Well done friend! And congratulations!!
08.14.2010 / 3:48 pm
Mary, you really had me going for a while! Loved it, and I am smiling.
08.15.2010 / 6:22 am
There I was strolling along in SLO, ah, lunchtime… Muzio’s has reopened….outdoor seating included. Perfect, grab a sandwich… need something to read. Oh, good SLO City News… what’s this I see? Fun story, perfect reading for my leisurely lunch.
08.15.2010 / 1:56 pm
Not quite art imitating life
08.15.2010 / 5:25 pm
Mary! That is so fantastic.
I love a good short story, and that’s a great photo.
08.15.2010 / 5:47 pm
Hahahaha…Peter
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Thanks, everyone, for the happy words of encouragement. xoxo to you all.
08.16.2010 / 2:15 am
Loved it!
08.17.2010 / 5:44 pm
You are so Talented! Loved the Story! Happy for you!