Benedikt Eickhoff

Album Published 06/06/2022

Often he ringed for some salt or onions (6 new items)

Often he ringed for some salt or onions but this was different. The one thing he could remember was the harshness of the air. The white ice and the crystal blue sky. The low shrill of the seagulls. The slight smell of salt in the air. The loneliness.…

Album Published 05/06/2022

I did some new cards and invited him (5 new items)

"I did some new cards and invited him for the next week or so. " We are doing the same, ha! , but I have two weeks to get my cards done. I hope he comes so I can get some help. I hate to do cards alone. I need to ask you if you remember the cards I ma…

Album Published 04/06/2022

But dad was about to pass his point of no return (5 new items)

But Dad was about to pass his point of no return. "I'm going to take a shower," he said. "I'll be right back." "I'm going to get a drink of water," I said. "I'll be right back, too." "I'll be waiting," he said. I went to the kitchen, poured myself a gl…

Album Published 04/06/2022

Almost always mismatch (2 new items)

Dad said it is almost always a mismatch but that's ok. It means the ankle is still broken. The old saying is "Flexibility is the key to success" - however, I don't believe that is always true. If you have ever tried to do a forward roll and were unable…

Album Published 04/06/2022

Ma said heroes are boring (5 new items)

Ma said heros are boring. Best is be supporting. "Best is trying to be useful. Heroes are boring? I can think of a million different heroes that fit that definition. You're right. Heroes are boring. My definition of a hero is a person who does the rig…

Album Published 03/06/2022

Right. We used projections. (5 new items)

Right. We used projections. He looked up at me, and I saw the excitement and the fear in his eyes. "Do you think they'll be here soon?" "I don't know." "What about mom and dad?" "I don't know." "Do you think they're okay?" "I don't know." He sat back…

Album Published 01/06/2022

Fckfrg morphed (5 new items)

Fckfrg morphed into the blue dream of a dolphin. Then he started singing about belonging, being different, and the cold side of campfires. "Concordia," rumbled. The big kangaroo was sliding over toward him on his backside. "Doon-doon. Let's all have…

Album Published 31/05/2022

I saw you rise again (6 new items)

I saw you rise again, but you were gone. “I was!” he laughed, “and that’s the most wonderful thing that ever happened to me.” “I thought I was the only one,” she answered. “And you are!” “I am?” “You are the only one, the whole world over, who has ever…

Album Published 30/05/2022

Ma felt responsible (7 new items)

Ma felt responsible. She told us to put off masks. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to say that," she said. "But we've been talking about it. We decided to stop." "Did you tell him?" "No, he didn't want to know." We left the house. "I'm sorry," she said aga…

Album Published 28/05/2022

Thy dying orchid (5 new items)

We realized the dying orchid had an influence. But we didn't know how far, and we didn't know the reason. Drake gave her a knowing smile. "You are a remarkable woman. You truly are." "Thank you, sir," she said, her voice soft. "You are a remarkable ma…

Album Published 28/05/2022

All that you said All that you did (6 new items)

All that you said, all that you did Didn't tell me to be happy- that's why I gave up, I gave up good And played a game to find my troubles Can the world come closer and look down And see what these stumps are that I lie down in? I'm thinking of tho…

Album Published 27/05/2022

We don't have to worry (5 new items)

We don't have to worry about the future. We don't have to worry about anything. We're not in it. We are outside of time. We are above time." "But—" "No, no," dad interrupted, his voice growing more insistent, his tone growing more agitated. "No, you d…

Album Published 25/05/2022

I wonder. I keep wondering. (5 new items)

I wonder. I keep wondering. But I can't decide. I know I should be honest. I know I should be upfront. I should tell you the truth. But, I can't do it. I'm not ready. Not yet. Because, I have no idea what to say. And I don't know if I can handle what…

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