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 →
Charli Mills’ May 4th Flash Fiction Challenge was to write a story in 99 words (no more, no less) about comfort food. How can this familiarity influence a story or character? Is it something unusual like Twinkies from the 1970’s? Or is it something from home, from another place or time? As always, she suggests we... Continue Reading →
Martha side-steps her way past the busy work tables toward the back of the wood-shop. “Tom, where are you? Tom!” “Mom, you’re early.” “I know, but we gotta go. Pew, it smells in here,” says Martha brushing sawdust from her sleeves. “That’s the tung oil wood finish reacting with maple. It’ll dissipate. Wanna see... Continue Reading →
I was about four or five when I first heard the story of Thumbelina. My mother and I were cuddled together in my ‘big girl’ bed between a set of fresh sheets and a fluffy pink blanket. I felt safe and loved as she held me gently and told me the story she had memorized... Continue Reading →
We had a snow day yesterday. The schools were closed and as predicted, the roads were a proverbial mess. Those who could, stayed at home, and watched the champagne powder continue to fall all day long. There’s a path near our house that is used as a walkway to get from one street to the... Continue Reading →
The theme for Charli Mills’ December 29th Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction Challenge, was to write a cozy story in 99 words (no more, no less). I love that word – cozy. It’s warmth, comfy, cuddly, safe, peace and joy all wrapped into one. I could snuggle up with it and what do I get? A cozy... Continue Reading →
Eloquently Kate 