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Welcome to Frank Clark Short Stories.

“Everyday Stories About Everyday People.” My short stories are written outside the box of the classical literary short stories. They are written in an informal style describing experiences we all have every day. We tell stories to each other every day and we don’t even know it. We talk about all sorts of things. We talk about our day ahead, we talk about the kids, we talk about school, we talk about the dog, we talk about work and we talk about money. Just to name a few. Even the most simple encounters we have with someone, with people, and even a superficial situation may have the greatest impact on our days more than we know. By the way, at the end of your day, I’m sure you’ll have a story to tell. Thank you for stopping by and enjoy your read.

Old Florida. Gone forever?

Everyone in such a rush these days. No time for anything.

Time is of the essence.

Got to get to work on time. Hurry!

Got to get the kids to school. Hurry!

Got a meeting at 10 am. Hurry!

Got to make it crosstown. Hurry!

Got to meet client at office. Hurry!

Got to run to the market Hurry!

No time for lunch. Errands! Hurry! Hurry!

Got to get back to work. Need job. Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!

Got to finish report by 5 p.m. Hurry!

Got to stop by market again. Hurry!

Got to get home by six. Hurry!

In rush hour traffic. Can’t hurry!

We’re all in a hurry going somewhere. Can we ever slow down the running? How about a little time in the day to relax and enjoy the moment? Could it be possible? Have we forgotten where we are? We’re in Florida!

Just take a moment to relax. Take a breather. Slow down. Look around you and what do you see? Over there, wind blown oaks. Ah, Florida!

Take another breather. Look around you and what do you see? Over there, ibises and egrets all along the road. Ah, Florida!

Another look. See the palmetto blowing gently in the wind. Another look. Tropical flora in abundance. Brilliant hibiscus and bouganvilla. Another look. Up in the sky, see the soaring and diving gulls and pelicans. Ah, Florida!

Feel the gentle tropical breeze. Ah, feels so good, Florida! Feel the refreshing foamy surf as you wade along the shore. Feel the balmy air across your skin. Feels so good, Florida!

Smell the salty briny air from our ocean, bays, rivers and gulf. Ah, Florida! Smell the bounty of fish at our docks, the catch of the day. Ah, so fresh Florida! Smell the aroma of seafood, from fine restaurants to backyard grills. So appetizing!

Hear and see the palms rustling in the wind. So Florida! Hear the natural sound of birds and animals in our mangroves, marshes and forests. Hear the sounds of frogs, crickets and cicadas. Almost deafening at sundown. Hear the stirring of gators in our rivers looking for prey. Watch out! You’re in Florida!

Last, but not least, the incredible palette of colors in our sunsets. Nothing like them. The soft colors of orange, red and pink along with a wisp of clouds all heading for the horizon. Just breathtaking! Enjoyed by so many every day in Florida.

Old Florida? It never left us. Still here. Just need to take time out to notice it.

Florida. A sensory experience!

Frank Clark Short Stories

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Old Florida

Everyday Stories About Everyday People.