On April 22, 2004, Judi Osborne passed away leaving behind a legacy of selfless caring for others that brought hope and courage to thousands of women throughout her own too short life. This story honors Judi’s memory, and the extraordinary example she set for all who knew and loved her during her personal … More Dragonflies & The Great Blue Heron
“What’re ya doing, Grandpa?” four-year-old Denise asked, skipping happily into her grandparents’ kitchen. “Making my special lemonade for our company,” Alan replied, turning from the counter to greet his tiny granddaughter. “They’ll be here soon. Wanna help, sweetheart?” “Yes!” Denise said. She pulled a kitchen chair over to the counter and scrambled up, ready … More Making Lemonade
Ray was terrified of snakes. One day, his fear inspired a group of fellow army recruits to pull a stunt each has regretted ever since. It happened while on a wilderness survival training exercise. Their platoon sergeant, Owen Mendez, had taken them to a distant part of an enormous army base. It was called … More A Snake in the Sack
Today’s post supports the anti-bullying campaign. The story below, called The Bully, first appeared here in September, 2012. It was inspired by a true story. — Eddie Vargas was a bully. It surprised those who met him, since Eddie looked like an average kid. It was his vicious temper and eagerness to fight that intimidated … More The Bully
Friends held a celebration for our 25th anniversary. That’s where our middle daughter was tempted to throttle her father. Now, Kim has a loving soul and generous nature, most of the time. But the morning after the festivities was an exception. Here’s what happened: The venue selected for the celebration was not far from where … More “I’m Gonna Kill Him!”
Willie Nelson was performing at the North Dakota State Fair one summer weekend. A group of us decided to attend, and to travel in our newly purchased motorhome. It seemed like a good idea, for the first couple of hours. The state fair was in Minot. Towns are few and far apart on the 250 … More Willie Offers A Bonus
“Hey, come with us at recess,” an older kid said one winter morning in school. “There’s a big snow drift in the valley.” Our schoolyard was bordered on one side by a deep ravine. In winter, heavy snow and strong winds formed large snowdrifts along one bank. Those 20-foot drifts of hard packed snow were … More The Snow Caves
Chayton was visiting his grandmother one afternoon when he developed a stomachache. “Let’s make a healing energy ball,” she said, wanting to soothe her four-year-old grandson’s discomfort. She held her hands cupped one above the other, at first facing each other, and then side by side, again facing each other, and then in different directions. … More Healing Energy: A True Story
I’m not sure what I expected to see that day, driving along I-10 through Louisiana. Devastation was everywhere. Six months had passed since Hurricane Katrina. Minutes ahead lay an in-your-face encounter. It would be sad, and gratifying. The exit from I-10 leading to the state’s New Orleans information center was lined on both sides with … More The Hurricane
He saw her name on the sign-up sheet. His heart raced. It had been like that ever since he’d seen her for the first time. Hey, maybe this is how I get a date! Greg thought, his excitement growing. The notice posted on the employee bulletin board invited staff to join the company’s mixed curling … More Curling Up On Their First Date
JAMES OSBORNE NOVELS 