A feel-good interlude to your day with thoughtful stories that are occasionally surprising and often inspiring.
“Dennis tells me Erin is getting married,” said Jim, dropping the grocery bag onto the counter. “Oh Veronica must be thrilled,” said Gladys. “She’s had her daughter’s grandiose wedding planned for years.” “Apparently Erin’s all upset about it. She and Jason want a simple ceremony on Blueberry Hill where they met.” “And so they should,” huffed... Continue Reading →
An eerie silence descended upon the acrid night air. Lori’s eyes burned as she stood on the porch staring at the crest of the distant hill, her heart pounding. Waiting. And then it was there. Two hundred foot flames shooting into the sky over the summit followed by a roar like a fast approaching freight train. “Rob,... Continue Reading →
Can you imagine sitting unstrapped on an old candle box nailed to the cowcatcher of a 60 ton train travelling at roller coaster speeds down 2800 feet of a Rocky Mountain slope toward the Kicking Horse River below? I can’t. But the spirited Lady Agnes Macdonald would not be dissuaded and accomplished this feat in 1886.... Continue Reading →
The front door bell chimed. Mrs. B. smiled as she recognized the young man entering her shop. “Hi Jason, what brings you here today? I have freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. Your favorite.” “I know. I could smell them all the way down the street. But no, I need a pie today.” “What kind of... Continue Reading →
My bookshelves are all empty, The kitchen cupboards lie bare. Even the bed is dismantled- There are dust flakes swirling in the air. I’m tuckered and stressed because Of all the clutter and mess. I squeeze my Hubby’s hand; my heart’s Feelings way too complex to express. Chaos ensues when the men Arrive... Continue Reading →
It was a Sunday. I know, because that’s the day I always phoned my mother. It was the day she cried out in dismay, “I can’t eat anything anymore!” Her digestive track was an open wind tunnel for food to blow through. Even her morning slice of plain toast had her running to the loo.... Continue Reading →
