Marie McGrath
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Things that have saved me:
Animals
Music
Sense of Humor
Writing
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One Husband Too Many
In Chapter Five: Detective Jake Munn visits the home of Elise Sheppard, the widow of a murder victim. Though she isn't there, he has a chance to interview her mother, and learns she has moved into the Sheppard, taking care of the children and helping with mortgage payments. Jake learns Geraldine, Elise's mother, has been diagnosed with cancer. He returns to the precinct, where he gets the cell phone records of the murder victim, to whose case Jake has been assigned.
By Marie McGrathabout a year ago in Chapters
Straw Man
In Chapter Three: Fionn Rafferty is being held by a man hiding in the family barn. He has given the man water and wants to help with the wound bleeding through a sleeve of the man’s anorak, but is refused; and the stranger assures Fionn he’ll be on his way when the rain stops. The gardai (policemen) arrive and, with Fionn’s father, come to check for Mick Bellaghey, a wanted man who just recently escaped capture at a farm in the next town. Fionn is shocked the man lied about his name and, even moreso, that "Mick" has requested transport to a central hospital in the area’s largest hospital, and plans to take Fionn as cover.
By Marie McGrathabout a year ago in Chapters
Writing all wrong?
You've called it quits with the story or poem or song lyrics or what have you; you've chosen your community, and decided into which realms your piece belongs. You give it a final read then, tentatively, your tummy likely in knots, you hit PUBLISH.
By Marie McGrathabout a year ago in Humor
No Booz pleaz
No Hockey Night in Canada Those of a certain age may remember the 1999 movie which ushered a cartoon that hit the airwaves in 1997, to the big screen. “South Park”, a firmly ensconced television staple of a particular humor gave birth to the film, “South Park, Bigger, Longer & Uncut”. Its anthemic song, which became wildly popular, is one of the best takes on the Canada/America divide ever to grace the screen. Incisive, satirical, a bit political and downright funny, “Blame Canada” was nominated for ‘Best Original Song’ at the 2000 Oscars. Its lyrics have stood the test of time, moreso than ever now in light of the burgeoning tariff war between America and its northern neighbor. Not only does the song poke fun at both countries, but it thrust the typically reticent Canada definitively into the limelight.
By Marie McGrathabout a year ago in Critique
One Husband Too Many. Top Story - February 2025.
In Chapter 4: Jake has interviewed staff at the bar where Greg was seen leaving, and learns he’d made or received a call just prior to that. He has pieced together information about Elise which will need to be confirmed. He ends the day at his favorite watering hole.
By Marie McGrathabout a year ago in Chapters
