Katie knew that her mother thought she was doing what was right for her precious daughter. But, she wrapped Katie in a bubble of fear, not allowing her to experience the real world, unlike the other children playing outside their windows. Some days, Katie wanted to scream at her mother to let her go outside... Continue Reading →
I saw the deer as they entered the backyard. I always get such a thrill to see the whole family romping together. I wanted to get a shot of them as they grazed on the hedgerows around the side of the house. I grabbed my phone and ran out the back door. I had not... Continue Reading →
I opened the door to persistent knocking, unable to believe that anyone in the town hadn't heard about the cancellation of the festivities to benefit the orphanage. There was a heavy thunderstorm, the wind snorted outside, rattling my windowpanes. It seemed as if the old house was making me aware of its displeasure at being... Continue Reading →
He was a little nerdy guy, With his ruler in his pocket. Every day he seemed so jittery, Like his hand was caught in a socket. Even with a pimple on his nose, His personality was awfully kind. So, I chased after him shamelessly, Determined to make him all mine. It was a brisk and... Continue Reading →
I am returning to teaching! I interviewed yesterday with the community college in my new town, and I was accepted as a part-time professor, starting in the Spring. I am beyond happy! I am ecstatic! I have so missed interacting with students and inspiring, encouraging, and motivating them to do their best. I have wanted... Continue Reading →
Winsome, it wasn't, by anyone's definition. It seemed that Mama had used all of the leftovers she could find at home from decorations for birthdays and celebrations long past. So many balloons and quite a color palette! But, I won't criticize her, because it is a labor of love, justified by her desire to make... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, part of my crew came over for dinner, and my youngest daughter cooked fish and slaw. I love her fish, mostly fillets of some fish. It is like she adds a secret ingredient that comes from inside of her to the cooking oil. I must have ate seven or eight pieces of fish yesterday,... Continue Reading →
Twice in the last two weeks I have almost been late for an appointment because I couldn't find two empty parking spaces side by side. Previously, I wrote about learning to drive at age 50, but parking is a whole other animal. I have asked my husband, Douglas, to teach me to park, but he... Continue Reading →
Caroline never sent food back in restaurants, no matter how bad it tasted. Her mother had taught her that it was impolite to point out people's failures. But tonight her peas were too mushy and the steak was cold, with the gravy ramifying across her plate. She started to leave, but decided that, for once,... Continue Reading →
With boldness, John split from the rest of the group, finally refusing be a party to their inability to accept different points of view. He wandered across the moor, enjoying a rare moment alone. He had thought that there was nothing better than being constantly surrounded by people who believed the lessons he had been... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 