It was a cold winter's day when I first met her. She came into the waiting area of the automotive department at the mall where I was waiting for them to put new tires on our van. I watched her as she put down a large plastic bag that didn't seem to have very much in...
We always kept an eye on Mrs. Teagarden. She was an elderly lady and she and her husband usually sat on the right side of the church about four pews from the front, next to the middle aisle.She was constantly looking out for us teen-aged girls and one time when we had...
(An allegory – A children’s story for all of us)Once upon a time in the land of Plenty, which was in the state of Abundance, lived a little girl who had more than just a few things…more than several things….and even more than numerous things. Yes, she had loads of...
All houses should have a kitchen window. At least, for me, there is a lot to see in the view from my kitchen window.It happened many years ago, but it was a view that I can still see in my mind’s eye. It was one of those significant moments that has always stayed in...
“It’s time for bed!” I spoke the dreaded words once again as I got up from my chair and headed down the hallway. I was taking care of my grandchildren and it took a bit of effort to get them to bed on time.I have found that it is a good idea to make this announcement...
It was December in the Ozarks and a skiff of snow was on the ground. I was busily baking cookies and sprinkling some Christmas colored sprinkles on top of them when I heard the sound of the school bus pulling away on the gravel road in front of the house. My...
I was looking through the newspaper when I saw her picture. It didn’t take but one glance to see that it was Karen. There was that same sweet smile that was unmistakably hers.As I held the newspaper my mind went back to another time. It was several years ago when I...