He looked rumpled like an unmade bed, as if he had fought hard for his peace. But with his charming demeanor, this whimsical bear seemed to be begging me to grasp the secret he knew deep. Carved with [Read more...]
Puzzlement washed over her guest. “What is this room?” The ancient homeowner’s bright eyes twinkled at the question. Her grin only increased the wrinkles covering her face like an unironed shirt. [Read more...]
Swigging hot beverages, the patrons gazed at laptops, typing like mad or just staring in a mesmerized trance. Some chatted in easy camaraderie with smiling friends. Others settled back on the [Read more...]
I had no idea what was nestled beneath the surface. To say It was a surprise is an understatement. For some reason we thought it would be fun to rent dune buggies for a day of sightseeing. We [Read more...]
At first I snickered at the thought of such audaciousness. What kind of person would presume to tell God what to do? Then I sobered as I realized the truth in my own life. There it was, In stark [Read more...]
As you let them go… The last one is the hardest. Tiny shoes, tiny backpacks, Eyes that shine with excitement or eyes that shy with fear It matters not. The hard is in the parting, [Read more...]
He had a funny look on his face. I knew something was up. As he led me down the hall to our room, he prefaced the bomb with, “Now don’t worry, I’ll get it out…” And then I began to feel the [Read more...]
Voices hum, Laughter splatters, But not for us. We sit quietly, just me and Mom Alone in the buzzing family room, Waiting. For that nurse to call us, for that one last kiss before [Read more...]