I read the tea leaves
as if they were words
left over from a conversation
between two cups…
from Kenny Knight's, "Lessons in Tea-Making"
Reading Tea Leaves 1910 by Harry Herman Roseland
Tea Leaf Tales is a series of original ten-sentence short stories by Marsha A. Moore, relating to photos/scenes that resonate with her.
The tales are listed as a collection on this page for easier reading.
They put up a good fight, but the gnomes were better
Spitting on Sidewalks is Strictly Prohibited
Chaotic Carousel Circumvolution
Restoring the Magical Antique Motorcycle
Beach or Bust in the Flower Power Bus
The Second and Third Hand Shop
Vintage Clothing—Wearing Wonderful Feelings
Which Christmas tree will pick me?
I found out what Reindeer do before Christmas
Firemagicful wishes for your New Year
Hard economic time for orange house brownies
Someone left the gate open and it will get out!
Have you passed through an enchanted gate to spring yet?
No popcorn for this Viking shield maiden
Angels' Trumpets or Fairy Skirts?
Escaped Musical Dining Chairs!
School Daze Blues and Reds and Oranges and Greens
How to protect yourself against a sea monster
Beware of the Guardians of Autumn
Only for my Besties—A Magic Elixir
For the Price of a Bird of Paradise Song
Two Sets of Tracks Follow Me Still
Make Wise Use of This Enchanted Rose
It's time to stock up on summer Fireworms!
The Vacationmobile, the latest trend in cars!
Disappearance in Timeless Trails Metro Park
Care for a slice of mad, tasty, drunken, whiskery apple pie?
The Necessary Practice Halloween Growl
Love Lies Under the Waterfall Ahead
No need to lose your New Year’s dreams during the fireworks
Spring Elixir of the Red Horntail Prairie Plant
Always Believe in the Magic of Portals
The Conjuring Classic Woodie Wagon at Floyd Fender's Used Cars
Sadie's Red Polka-dotted Umbrella
Be sure to visit the Frenchie Kisses fair booth!
How long with the magic in Arthur Slipdeal’s micoplants last?
Have you met the Watermelon Warrior?
Blood Moon May Cause Harmful Circulation Changes
Bobby Bear's Post-Hallows Anger Management
Why didn’t the farmer tell his barn?
Vixen’s Hunt for Christmas Tree Demons
Vintage Radios Play the Best Music
A new breakthrough in Renewable Energy—SEA COW STOVES!
Grandfather's Magical Whisk Broom
Harbinger of spring in a pinstriped pinafore
Holey Moley Those Cows are Big!