Winnie-the-Pooh: The Forgotten Connection
Special thanks to CBC Radio for an interview that resurrected this little known story about the origins of Winnie-the-Pooh. Here’s a summary. Winnie-the-Pooh was born in Canada! Well, sort of. … Continue reading
‘Is That You?’
The elderly woman walked up and took the book from my hand. “Is that you?” she asked, pointing to the back cover. Her eyes sparkled with intelligent energy. “Yes, Miss,” … Continue reading
Worth Sharing
Good news is scarce in today’s world. It’s heartwarming when stories like this one emerge from otherwise horrendous events. It was written by an American flight attendant who was aboard Delta Flight 15 on September 11, … Continue reading
Sad Story, Happy Ending
The boy was close to tears as he climbed down from the golf cart parked next to the pro shop. Bobby noticed the youngster’s distress and walked over. The … Continue reading
Anatomy of a Death Threat
We’ve all seen news reports of people getting death threats. Have you wondered what it’s like? Here’s one family’s experience. The names are fictitious; the events are not. “A man called my … Continue reading
The Driver’s License
We’d moved from the country. Out there most kids by 12 were driving around on their farms… driving tractors, for sure, and even cars. I did. So did my older … Continue reading
Curling Up On Their First Date
I’m pleased to tell you the story below has just been accepted for an anthology to be published in June. It’s a love story, a very personal one. Hope you like it. * … Continue reading
VOICES FROM THE VALLEYS: A Great Cause
Doctors Without Borders / Medécins Sans Frontières is the beneficiary of a recently published anthology of 51 short stories and poems. All proceeds from the sale of Voices From The … Continue reading
It’s A Hat-Trick + 1
I’m very pleased to tell you that my short story collection and two novels have been chosen for awards in an international readers’ competition. Encounters With Life—Tales of Living, Loving … Continue reading
Dinner From Hell
Some family gatherings are best forgotten. This would be one on them. The fact is William didn’t want to be there in the first place. A visit to his wife’s … Continue reading
