It’s your mom’s birthday today, and you…

Finish the story; number 12 – It’s your mom’s birthday today, and you… It’s your mom’s birthday today, and you… A friend invited us to his farm to pick veggies. While we were there, he offered us any of the flowers that were growing. His wife (now deceased) ordered flowers by the dozens. Many heContinue reading “It’s your mom’s birthday today, and you…”

Testimony Tuesday

Many years ago, I used to work with a person from a very different part of the world. I made terrible fun of this person because even on the hottest days of the year, person would spend lunch breaks in a HOT car. Windows up, asleep. For reasons I never understood and honestly, didn’t careContinue reading “Testimony Tuesday”

The voice

Leonard cocked his head; at first looking confused. Searching desperately around the deck looking for that beloved voice. “Leonard.” The voice sang to him. With his nose, tail wagging fiercely, he scanned at the French door. The voice, he knew was real. Calling his name. “Leonard.” He backed away from the door, cocked his headContinue reading “The voice”

Human Being

Part 3 He had arranged his nest so he could watch the creek. Flowers bloomed and died. Birds picked at worms. Chico became familiar to him. The dog no longer barked at him but seemed eager to receive the extra attention. A sound brought him outside. The woman was pushing a red object back andContinue reading “Human Being”

Winter Season

“Parents remember your childhood better than what it was. Children remember their childhood worse than what it was. The truth is somewhere in the middle.” Chico’s Mom Thank y’all 💕 so very much for your love. For reading a story that is very close to my heart. From the beginning if you are interested: WinterContinue reading “Winter Season”

Winter Season

Trick Pony Chet brought Duke by to visit Oscar. “Hello sir.” “Hi.” Oscar squeezed out. The medicine he was on impaired his ability to focus. He could barely hold his eyes open. “Sheriff here told me what you said ‘bout me and I wanted to thank you.” “What’d,” Oscar had to think hard about whatContinue reading “Winter Season”

Winter Season

Please be advised: ADULT LANGUAGE! Angry family Friday evening Esther drove Oscar to the school board meeting. It was his intent to plead with the full board not to have Duke charged but to give him community service. He had already talked with the superintendent and several of the board members but had to takeContinue reading “Winter Season”

Winter Season

Happy Anniversary Sunday morning Oscar was up long before Esther. The smell of breakfast wafted through the house. She smiled as he walked into the bedroom. “Good mornin’ handsome.” “Good mornin’ beautiful. Breakfast is served.” He stretched out his arms to help her out of bed. “I have a favor to ask.” “Sure.” “Close yourContinue reading “Winter Season”