Writing about this pandemic is not easy. Facts are hidden in a sea of fear, uncertainty, and doubt. News follows us around like a toddler in need of a diaper change. Decisions test our morals far more than we want. Emotions are up and down like a yo-yo. Living with this is not fun. Thinking […]
by Zoe Let me show you unconditional love.I know I am only a dog, a small one at that, but my love is endless and runs very deep. There are no strings attached. Before you, I was kicked, yelled at, starved, and dirty. I was rescued from city streets, given to you, to make me […]
There is a quintessential town in central Massachusetts called Petersham with a population of just over 1200 people. In the center of the town, you may find music being played in the summer at the gazebo in the commons. Just west of the park is the stone library and next to it is vacant Inn […]
Twenty tomatoes fresh from the garden wanting to become something, like purée. She had to go do something for her elderly Mom, And left them, sitting there, alone, with me. I first lined them up like soldiers and gave them a bath. Then, in this big pan I found, I boiled some water. I submersed […]
I submitted a flash fiction piece (250 words or less) that was a contest that indiesunlimited.com has every week. I won. Not a big prize, since it was vote and 4 of the 5 family and friends voted for me. (My son voted for another story, but I forgive him.)