THE DARK SURREAL

by Trudi Young Taylor

Remedial Marketing

A friend called to say, “I had a marketing person check out your website.” What could go wrong.

Last week I was ready for a tussle. I put up my dukes but not a soul stepped into the ring.

Dallas is an oven, with temperatures nearing 110 degrees. But I’m chilled to the bone.

Reading my work aloud scares me. I know I do things most people would balk at…