Archie leaped into the air and grabbed at it with fervor, and he hung on to the end of the chain with every ounce of his energy. It hadn't registered with him that one day as he swung from the old tree swing, the spike holding it to the tree might break and send him... Continue Reading →
Seeing the Humanity in the Beast
Nigel heard the reports of a beast roaming the countryside. As lord of the manor, it was his birthright as a hunter to kill the animal, and he took a posse up on the mountain so they could locate the fearsome creature and destroy it. Nigel was the first on the scene with his gun... Continue Reading →
Kudos to the Caregivers: Saturday Mix
In her sepia sweater, Juliette sits back to take a break from the responsibility of caring for her mother. It seems she is ensnared by all the work that constantly needs doing. But as one of the henessars of this world, Juliette does her duty without complaining and with great love. You can search the... Continue Reading →
A Slice of Heaven on Earth: Three Things Challenge #466
During the week, he is Frank, whom we think of as just the milkman. He delivers dairy products to the stores in his familiar truck. The children and I wave at him as he passes each morning on his rounds, never thinking about who he really is and what he does at other times. Then,... Continue Reading →
Progress Needs Redefining: What Do You See
Image credit: Joshua Kettle @Unsplash Sitting in a cafe with a 1960s vibe, I listen to the jukebox playing rock and roll. My mind is on the maelstrom building outside the window. The shrewd person who doesn't cower from other's opinions recognizes bigger doesn't mean better, especially when it comes at a cost to the... Continue Reading →
The Tears of an Abandoned House: What Do You See?
Image Credit: Joni Ludlow @ Unsplash Standing in the garden of the old English manor house, I had a vision of the people who had lived and loved here for centuries. I looked at the walls, and I thought of the joy this room's beauty must have given countless owners before the pain began to... Continue Reading →
13 is My Lucky Number: Fandango’s Story Starter
Some people say the number 13 is unlucky, but to me, it’s not unlucky at all. It was the magic number for me all of my life. I was born on November 13, a grand day for my parents. I received a proposal letter from my beau on February 13. We were married on June... Continue Reading →
Thank You for Your Service: Story Starter
Bella barked furiously, as simultaneously, a knock rapped at the front door, and a text came on my phone from the Army. Rising to answer the door, I read the text informing me that seventy-eight years after serving my country in World War Two as a member of one of the Negroes-only platoons, I was... Continue Reading →
Nature is Good for Our Health
James had a peculiar feeling to venture outside. But he had so much work to do! Yet, he would find no peace until he obeyed. As he walked toward the beauty of the lake, his body relaxed anew, and his muscles unknotted. He realized that being in nature was germane to his good health, physical... Continue Reading →
The Unfamiliar Path May Take You Where You Can Succeed: What Do You See #202
Image Credit: Lakshay Joshi @Unsplash It was hard for Kabir to select the perfect case for traveling, not knowing how far he had to go to find a job that suited his talents. It was no ordinary quest but the chance to redefine who he believed himself to be. He didn't want to be buried... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 