Two long-faced boys exited the entrance and made their way toward me. “That mean lady won’t let us ride.” “Yeah, […]
High Rollers
My husband hasn’t played a game with me since the first year we were married. That’s eighteen years, for the […]
Deer Gone Wild (Accidentally Wounded)
“That was a deer! Holy moly!” “Did you hit it?” “Is it dead?” “I think so. I don’t know. I […]
The Dining Table
Life centered around our dining table when I was a kid. Friends and family gathered on a regular basis. Hard […]
Holding Dog’s Paw
His head was too big for his body and there wasn’t enough stuffing in his neck compared to the rest […]
This is What Depression Looks Like
I stood in my bathroom staring at the overflowing trashcan. How long had it been since I actually emptied it? […]
We Cut Too Much Off the Bottom
(Personal note: We have been trying soooo hard to finish and move into our new home that I’ve gotten behind […]
But He Noticed Her
When Jesus arrived at the well, he had been walking all morning. He was tired. And thirsty. Even though he […]
Monster House
I ducked inside the house that I knew was mine but wasn’t the right shape. Glowing eyes peered at me […]
Stay Outta the Chicken Pen
The chickens and guineas were unusually loud and perturbed. I walked to the end of the house to see what […]