Author Archives: Chico’s Mom

Sunshine Valley

The letters      After what Dillon thought was a perfect evening, he opened the door for her. Extended his hand to help her out of his truck, walking her to her door.       “How good is your memory?”      He smiled, “depends?”      “Remember these numbers.” She entered 4 numbers intoContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”

Trinkets

Been putting little trinkets in a jar.  Things I think I need in my life.  Not necessarily my hearts desires? Goals, longings, trinkets in a jar. Mementos, little trinkets in the jar. Trinkets, that’s all they are. Trinkets of things that will never be.  Trinkets for a hearts desire? Just trinkets.  Lost trinkets. Lost desire?Continue reading “Trinkets”

Sunshine Valley

Details      Sheriff Milo looked at the number on the piece of paper. Looking at his deputy, he growled, “who?” The deputy shrugged. “Like I have time to talk to some first term sheriff.”      Margaret answered the phone, “Sunshine Valley Sheriff’s Office.”      His anger dissolved in an instant. “Sheriff Pace.”Continue reading “Sunshine Valley”

Sunshine Valley

Learning      Sheriff Pace shut his office door, locking it. When he had his door shut, Margaret would body slam anyone that tried to bully their way in. But Dillon wasn’t taking any chances.       He pulled out the file he had so far about Evie. The paperwork she needed to file withContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”

Monday School

Preventing the flood: The Story of Noah Bible Stories for Grown Ups A child’s view: I would bet there aren’t many children (especially in the Bible Belt) that haven’t heard the story of Noah. A lovely little story about a man God told to build a boat. He did. Got made fun of in theContinue reading “Monday School”

Sunshine Valley

Questions      Simon and Rebecca were sitting down for dinner.       “How was your day?” Simon asked.       Rebecca smiled as she answered, “gettin’ back in the groove after havin’ all summer off to be with you is gettin’ harder.” A sigh escaped her. “You?”      He reached for her handContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”

“Let me tell you a secret; the gods envy us because we are mortal.”

Achilles, Brad Pitt – Troy They envy us. ~ They turned us into dust. They fed off our lust. ~ They turned us into trees. Mortal men and women they begged to please. ~ They turned us into birds.  They slaughtered us in herds.  ~ Their toys. Play things.  Just for the joy we couldContinue reading ““Let me tell you a secret; the gods envy us because we are mortal.””