"Not all those who wander are lost." – J. R. R. Tolkien
Spring runoff thundered through the sunlight-dappled creek. “KerSploosh!” Stitch hurled in, black tail disappearing into the culvert under the dirt road. Savannah sobbed as we watched, helpless. Downstream, we cheered his exhausted, lumbering climb out. “What a ride!” his eyes exclaimed. Microstories must answer the weekly contest question in exactly 42 words. It's harder than... Continue Reading →
Taking annual leave during the school year is almost impossible in my job as an administrative assistant at the local university, so other than a day or two here and there, I save it all for the summer. The thing is, there is rarely money for any long, exciting vacations, so I don’t have much... Continue Reading →
I was busy working the payroll deadline at work last month when I grabbed the phone, groaning out loud as I saw the name on the caller ID. It was my 13-year-old, and I could already guess what she had to say. “Mom! I’m locked out of the house… Again!” she huffed, without even a... Continue Reading →
We lived in a little farmhouse on the outskirts of town. Dad was on the road as a truck driver, so it was mostly just mom, my little brother, and me. Mom’s life was not easy, especially with a constantly squabbling 13-year-old and 5-year-old. I don’t remember the particulars, but I know my mom was... Continue Reading →
EACH FRIDAY I HIGHLIGHT OLD FAVORITES FROM MY NOW-ABANDONED BLOG, “FROM THE TOP OF THE STAIRS.” I HOPE YOU ENJOY THE RE-RUNS AS MUCH AS I DO! --- "THINGS I MISS" A hairbrush, gray. Another hairbrush, pink. Kitchen knives: 20 or more; the latest set less than 3 months old. Socks. Shoes. Headphones. Cell phones.... Continue Reading →
Each Friday I highlight old favorites from my now-abandoned blog "FROM THE TOP OF THE STAIRS." I hope you enjoy the re-runs as much as I do! In honor of Valentine's Day yesterday which was -- you guessed it -- another flower-free day, I just had to share this post that still makes me smile... Continue Reading →
living life on the back roads 