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The Whole Story

December 8, 2021 Jacinta Meredith2 Comments

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 tiny… Continue reading The Whole Story

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A Season of Miracles

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 Jacinta Meredith1 Comment

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 told… Continue reading A Season of Miracles

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My Crazy Life

November 28, 2017 Jacinta Meredith4 Comments

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 has… Continue reading My Crazy Life

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A New Year, A Grateful Outlook

January 1, 2015January 1, 2015 Jacinta Meredith3 Comments

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 keeps… Continue reading A New Year, A Grateful Outlook

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Upcoming Goals

December 8, 2014 Jacinta MeredithLeave a comment

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 to… Continue reading Upcoming Goals

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