I never expected this when I left work early.

Two black women’s shoes and a stained blouse create landmarks across a trail of red smears.

“Daddy! I was playing dress up and mommy made chicken’s fingers and I got my own ketchup.”

Smiling, I kiss my daughter’s precious, tomato-covered cheek.

Craig would like to thank the creators of spell check,caffeine,and the English language. He is currently working on a fifty word story that will not use the same word twice.