A Close Call

Blood was dripping from somewhere near my left eye. I was seven years old and lying face up on the kitchen table of our farm home.  I wanted to sit up.  Dad told me to lie still on the oilcloth that covered the table.  Mom was at the wood stove waiting impatiently for a pan … More A Close Call

The Broken Bone That Bought A Home: A Love Story

Not many broken bones get credit for buying a house.  But that’s just what happened. It all began with a brand new relationship.  Jamie and Paige were living in different cities.  They were single, newly retired and looking for companionship.  Each had decided to try meeting someone online. Long story short: from the moment they … More The Broken Bone That Bought A Home: A Love Story