Category Archives: Relationships

A Misunderstanding

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

Ruth was getting ready for her date with Herman, but her heart was not singing. She knew in moments of honesty that she had rung Herman to annoy another man, and not from any real desire to see him or … Continue reading →

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Finality

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

“You must leave in the morning but we can say goodbye tonight” was my wife’s way of closing the door on our marriage: her voice was flat and calm: she was always calm. She had been my safe space, haven … Continue reading →

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Non-commital Love

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

I came across her as she was walking down some road in the dark, with the rain pouring off her face and back, and I demanded she just get in the car and out of the weather till she muttered … Continue reading →

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Retrospective Love

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

The mourners stood around him eating cakes and sandwiches not made by him. Some catering company he employed to do the work, did the work while he stood near a corner of the room, watching his guests share memories of … Continue reading →

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Reaching An Understanding

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

Our courtship was built on a meeting in Hawaii where we were both on holiday, and we discovered we both lived in the same city. “Is this fate?” she asked, and I just nodded my head and leant to kiss … Continue reading →

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That Moment !

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

I’m an “In between engagements” kind of guy who has taken many jobs to keep the world from taking too much interest in his lack of circumstance. I am still seeking my calling, my destiny, the true expression of myself … Continue reading →

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Working On My Social Connections

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

I am a naturally exuberant character: I treat the world as my village, and will talk to almost anybody but even I have soul searing moments! Can you imagine standing in front of the bathroom mirror, looking at your reflection … Continue reading →

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A Confession Of Love

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

In these last days and hours before my final breath may I, Gordon Richard Carlson, lay my guilt and thoughts before you as a matter of conscience, if not regret, so that I might meet my maker free of worldly … Continue reading →

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Anniversary Reflections

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

“Do you know the worst thing you can do to a woman” my wife asked me on our thirtieth wedding anniversary, and I said “No”. She looked at me, as if I were a stranger, some alien who had entered … Continue reading →

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The Cost Of Love

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

The Cost Of Love He loved her in his non-committal way, and every morning without fail, as he left their home, would say, “Enjoy your day,” and wave his hand to emphasis the comment: he didn’t believe in altering routines! … Continue reading →

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