It was just for one night. It was Christmas Eve night, and we were in the McGarrett mansion, visiting one of the heirs to the newspaper’s fortune. There were six teenagers ages 16-18, three girls and three boys, including Thomas McGarrett, the heir to the throne. We were only going to do a little kissing... Continue Reading →
This Too Will Pass: Weekend Prompt
Life can change quickly. In the time to wink the eye, Difficulties cease. Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt #344 for Sammiscribbles: Wink in 13 words exactly.
Knowing When to Fold Your Cards Brings Peace and a Measure of Joy
I quit the Master's program a few weeks back. Because I decided to withdraw after the midpoint, I will receive two failing grades. Knowing that I might be seen as a failure normally makes me so anxious that I continue on even when I can feel the stress of the tasks hurting me. But I... Continue Reading →
How Quickly Life Can Change!
We were stopped behind two cars that were turning into a strip mall! I heard the loud sound and felt myself thrown towards the dashboard! I screamed, "What's happening?" Douglas answered calmly, "We've been hit!" I looked behind us and saw that the hood of the car following us had come open and was up... Continue Reading →
A Rough Last Few Days, But Still Writing!
Last week was one of the most difficult of my life. I was glad to see Monday come, and that is an anomaly! It started with the death of my best friend on Wednesday, then on Thursday, I happened to check my bank statement, and I saw a discrepancy. Someone had stolen checks that I... Continue Reading →
Life Changes in the Blink of an Eye
I have a heart condition that has not affected my life very much. I am on no medication, but my heart is enlarged. Yet, I can go on eight-mile hikes with Douglas and not feel any effects of the heart disease. But, I am slowing down these days and so fatigued that some days I... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 