"Lost, lost, lost" "Lost what?" "I've lost my marbles." ~from the Peter Pan movie 'Hook' I lost a gift card this week. Well, I don’t know when I actually ‘lost’ it, but I was looking for it this week and couldn’t find it. That means it's now officially lost. I spent an afternoon rummaging through... Continue Reading →
The First Date
Amy could hardly sit still, staring out the window, waiting for George to arrive. Daddy was taking them to the fair that afternoon and he’d promised he’d let them go on the big kids rides this time. “He’s here!” yelled Amy as she rushed to open the huge front door with her Daddy by her... Continue Reading →
I Have Your Back, Grandma
“I have your back, Grandma” “Yes, you have tact. Always have - ever since you were a little boy.” “Grandma, listen, I’ll take care of you.” “You? What can you do? Oh, goodness, no Jason. I’m fine and can manage quite nicely. Did I tell you I went strawberry picking last weekend?” “Yes you did,... Continue Reading →
Sewer Smells
Marcy giggled as a sweet elixir of spice drifted past her. A most unusual odor, she thought as she looked at the serious faces of the executives sitting around the board table. Her department’s report just didn’t seem important any more. She sprang up and inexplicably blurted, “Hi everyone. Let’s get happy!” That night, the... Continue Reading →
United with a Song
She sat on a log hugging her knees, smiling softly as she gazed at the campsite community seated around the blazing fire. Some were chatting quietly; others were busy roasting marshmallows. She nodded to her husband who leisurely reached behind him and pulled out the worn guitar. He tinkered with the strings and began strumming... Continue Reading →
Eloquently Kate 