Everyone is writing Christmas short stories, so I decided to try my hand at one yesterday. As always, it turned out overly dramatic, but here you go anyway! Sadie hung the last ornament, a simple silver bell. Perhaps the simplest of all her ornaments. And yet. With a soft stroke of her hand, the tinyContinueContinue reading “The Whole Story”
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A Season of Miracles
All of us kids sat soberly on the couch, looking at our rather distraught parents. They took a breath, looked at each other, and then back at all. . . eightish?…of us. Then, “I’m so sorry, but we can’t afford gifts this Christmas.” It wasn’t the first time, nor the last time, we were toldContinueContinue reading “A Season of Miracles”
My Crazy Life
I’m sorry this is not a story update, but I thought I’d give a little glimpse of what I am currently working on by way of an excuse for not writing more. Thanksgiving week was crazy busy. We were at my in-laws all week, and I took charge of all meals. My youngest sister-in-law hasContinueContinue reading “My Crazy Life”
A New Year, A Grateful Outlook
As I sit in my lovely living room, the Jim Brickman station playing softly in the background, curtains drawn, a cup of tea (yes, in a teacup) and the beautifully lit Christmas tree in front of me, it feels more like early morning than almost 11:00 AM. Of course, the magic of the moment keepsContinueContinue reading “A New Year, A Grateful Outlook”
Upcoming Goals
Sorry I haven’t posted in so long – I have been busy with life: Settling in to my new job, setting up Christmas stuff, recovering from a week and a half with my in-laws . . . all that. 🙂 So, here are my upcoming writing goals. I think it will be significantly harder toContinueContinue reading “Upcoming Goals”
Forest Idylls 