The kids and the bomb

This could not happen. Remember that as you read; it’s just a story.  It didn’t happen. It was ‘take-your-kid-to-work-day’ so they did. The scientists did.  The nuclear scientists took their kids to work.  Older-than-9, younger-than-99 kids (actually quite a bit younger but kids don’t change much over time).  Silly, curious kids.  Somewhat undisciplined, immature kids.  […]

True coffee

  April 23, 2092 Judson was awakened by the deep voice of his phone: “Judson, your mother is calling.” At first irritated, he responded, “Oh great!” The phone spoke again, “Do you want me to take a message?” Then Judson remembered what was happening – his grandfather, Papa, in the hospice facility. “No, I’ll talk […]