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 … Continue reading →
June 27, 2012 · 2 Comments
The Runt Became A Bicycle
I could argue, unfairly of course, that my friend Mike was responsible for me sending a runt pig to market so I could get a bike, just like his. You … Continue reading →
June 23, 2012 · 1 Comment
The Ferry & The Fire Truck
Matthew was almost five and very tired that evening as they crossed the lake on the ferry heading home. Slumped between his grandparents, he clutched a large red fire truck … Continue reading →
June 16, 2012 · 2 Comments
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 … Continue reading →
June 6, 2012 · 4 Comments