And I thought writing a novel was hard! I’m going to keep working on my brevity, but I’m not sure I’m ready for a career as a six-word story writer. Not yet, anyway.
[Reading Time: 2 - 4 minutes] Today would mark one week since Joe started coming to the church on 4th Street in the middle of the day. One week since his unceremonious termination at an impromptu lunch. Almost 25 years of service, countless weekends and canceled vacations; not so much as a thank you. Quite [...]
[Reading Time: 2 - 3 minutes] “Aaahhhhhhhhh!” “Feel better?” asked Jack. I looked around and remembered I was in a building filled with people. I was not alone. “Not really,” I replied. “Are you feeling alright?” Livie, my kid sister asks me, “and did you just answer me before I asked the question?” “Huh? No, [...]
[Reading Time: 2 - 2 minutes] Once upon a hot summer day, a little girl set off on an adventure. With her balloons in tow she headed to the highest point she could find, a tree in her own back yard. Tucked in each balloon was the message, ‘I hope this balloon finds you well. [...]
[Reading Time: 2 - 2 minutes] Dear People Running This Show, What is the world coming to when the price of beans is less important than who is using what cell phone[s]? As if talking, texting, and continuous online shenanigans is on the same level as actual sustenance. And to think they make reality tv [...]
[Reading Time: 2 - 2 minutes] Days have passed and the images, the sensations, the [sigh]. It is as if time stood still. For those few hours the world faded away. She lay next to him, their legs intertwined, his hand gently stroking her arm and he spoke. He spoke of life, his life. More [...]
[Reading Time: 2 - 3 minutes] Santa is coming! Santa is coming! Those are the cries heard throughout the house. Everybody rushes to the windows. The kids, six in all and ranging in age from 6 to 12 years, run into the room to catch a glimpse of Old Saint Nick. My mom points and [...]
[Reading Time: 2 - 2 minutes] While going through a box the other day I happened upon a few pieces of paper (two are dated 2001, so I will assume the third was written the same year). One had lyrics to the song Hanging By A Moment by Lifehouse, one was a strange dream I [...]
[Reading Time: 2 - 3 minutes] It starts off normal enough. You wake up; brush your teeth. Then you comb your hair and pack your lunch. Maybe you eat breakfast or grab a cup a coffee before running out the door. Must beat the traffic, right? Oh, that is right. You live the rural life [...]
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