Rotten Rebates

I’ve unearthed another conspiracy–only it’s not being hidden, it’s advertised on mile-high flashing billboards. “We have rebates!  $XXX.00 off!” What they neglect to mention is that the rebate is offered only becuase it requires you to first wrangle the salesman in the store into honoring the rebate on the item in question, then become an expert

Craft – Trapped

Jill rested the bucket on the stair before her and gasped for breath.  These things were getting seriously heavy, and Mom wasn’t done yet.  She coughed.  The dust in the basement seemed to be sticking to her lungs. She lifted the handle again and braced herself for the load. The handle cracked.  Her hand slipped.  The