Charli Mills opened her March 16th 2016 Flash Fiction Challenge with the following introduction, “Today is a cake kind of day. Go on, grab a fork and savor a bite. Settle in for a story.” And what a delicious story it was! This week the Congress of Writers is celebrating the 99th Flash Fiction Challenge... Continue Reading →
Thirty years ago fourteen tornadoes swept through Southern Ontario, Canada in a six hour period. They left a trail of death, destruction, fear and shock. The city of Barrie was the hardest hit. I was one of the young and naive volunteers that responded that night. The Canadian Red Cross had immediately opened a communications... Continue Reading →
“The majority of us lead quiet, unheralded lives as we pass through this world. There will most likely be no ticker-tape parades for us, no monuments created in our honor. But that does not lessen our possible impact, for there are scores of people waiting for someone just like us to come along; people who... Continue Reading →
Jimmy plopped himself beside the dog cage where the little golden mutt sat with her head hanging down. “Daddy says you won’t come out to play ‘cause you hurt inside,” he said quietly. “I hurt too.” He took a deep breath. “Y’see… I lost my Mommy. Did you lose your Mommy?” he asked, as tears... Continue Reading →
Forgiveness Nothing is as painful, As unforgiveness to the soul; A heart that’s torn asunder, With forgiveness becomes whole. A single kind word spoken Means more than countless words; The true words, “I forgive you,” Are all that need be heard. To a soul that has been wounded, Like a healing, cooling balm; Forgiveness soothes... Continue Reading →
Eloquently Kate 