I once visited exciting Las Vegas To give a speech and then to leave. But escaping the draw of the penny slots Was more difficult that I would've believed. I asked the fellow playing near me Why I seemed unable to move away. He said, "You've caught the fever, sugar, And you may stay here... Continue Reading →
“Crasis Gasitus seen pictured at the scene of his great discovery. Many thought it impossible. Few believed he could pull it off.” These are the words that begin the great news that a local guy, Crasis Gasitus, had completed a feat that people said was impossible for anyone to accomplish. Thankfully for the world, there... Continue Reading →
Caleb laid on the cold surgical table, surrounded by people performing their varied jobs. He was nervous, never having been operated on before. Someone was speaking to him, "Count back from 100, and by the time you get to 97, you'll be in la-la land." Over his mouth was placed a cup, and he started... 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 →
Katie wants to be salubrious and fit, and her personal trainer, Judith, assured her that she was one of the fortunate ones whose metabolism makes losing weight so easy. So, Katie agreed to stick to the suggested diet, mainly to appease her trainer, for she thought that a diet named Eat Hardy and Lose Weight... Continue Reading →
I, Regina wrote this fictional story for Friday First Line on The Humble Word Nerd, but it has a message that I think our readers will like. http://thehumblewordnerd.com/2018/09/15/finally-a-heart-to-call-home
Fiction written for the 100 Word Wednesday Challenge by Bikurgurl As five-year-old Sadie stepped into the book store, she gaped at the sheer numbers of books to be read. It was entering a candy store, but with books to be devoured one at a time! Here was a feast she could enjoy for the rest... Continue Reading →
I wanted to share this post with our readers. Written for the September Writing Prompt form Putting My Feet in the Dirt.
Written for Weekend Writing Prompt by sammiscribbles.com Michaela knew that she was risking isolation from her new husband's snobbish friends. But, she thought, "Why should I be ruled by someone's archaic rules on what is proper to wear?" So, she slid on her beloved white jeans and stepped out for the winter carnival. As she... Continue Reading →
Caroline stood by her grandmother's casket and looked with such love on the woman who had raised her when her mother had simply walked away and left her. Nana was so cool, and everyone who knew her loved her, for she was real. There was nothing artificial about Nana, as she told people exactly what... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 