Jonathan and Mary hugged as they reached the top of the mountain. It had been a hard climb, but they had made it, each encouraging the other when one or both became tired or disillusioned of ever succeeding. As he looked out over the valley below, he realized that their new marriage would be the... Continue Reading →
With my ears near her beating heart, And her calloused hands holding me close, I knew that I was always safe in her arms, No matter what trials and troubles arose. She chastised me justly when I was wrong, But never to hurt me or to put me down. It was her way of ensuring... Continue Reading →
I feel such remorse. I had planned on yesterday to visit my old partner in crime, Jessica, and take her a new plant. But, I waited until today, and to my utter frustration, it started snowing. I called and told her that I would come when the snow cleared. She said that she realized that... Continue Reading →
The Great Elf Bicycle Run was off to a great start. People of all ages were on their bikes, just having fun, laughing and acting silly, as there was no competition. Young Alice was so glad that she was finally old enough to ride with the others in her family. Dressed in the red hat... Continue Reading →
Mark stopped running! The teasing about his faith was too much today. He thought that he could stand tall and declare his beliefs, in spite of the heckling and being called "Jesus-Boy" in such nasty tones. He's not ashamed of Jesus, but the only reason he wears this jacket with "Jesus Saves" on the back... Continue Reading →
Molly wanted Jameson to take a picture of her under the Arc de Triomphe, but he was concerned because the drivers in Paris seemed not to understand the concept of separate lanes, driving like there was no tomorrow! He said, "Wait, I will just take a picture for us to remember it!" But, to his... Continue Reading →
Like a doll abandoned, I often felt that I have been left to fend alone in the world. I wonder if the child who had loved this dirty and worn doll had not been allowed to bring it with her or if she decided to leave it behind as she sought newer and better toys... Continue Reading →
Written yesterday by Regina for the 100 Word Wednesday Challenge from Bikurgurl on the Humble Word Nerd. I thought the dog lovers among our followers might like it.
As they stood looking up at the mural, Malia and Carlton saw that they had made it big! This was the first step in their ambition to have their sobriquet, The Freebirds, known throughout the world. Their journey began twenty years ago when Malia's father gave her a guitar for Christmas, inspiring her love for... Continue Reading →
