The whole family is sick with the flu, but no one wants to cancel Christmas. Some family members have already been through the antibiotic phase and are now into the deep chested coughs that wrack their bodies. In spite of this, the tree is up, the presents are wrapped, and family obligations take priority. The… Continue reading Sick Christmas
Category: Early Years
Good House Keeping
Mom was a good house keeper before the boys came along. The house was always swept, dishes done, furniture dusted and polished. They took pride in the furniture Dad made himself from plans out of a magazine. They couldn’t afford fancy stuff, but they were determined to be hip. Dad bought the materials and hardware… Continue reading Good House Keeping
The Big House
In one way it was the best decision her mother would make… and in another it was the seed of a family tree plagued with drama, intrigue, abuse, and blame. Baby had been living with her grandmothers during her mother’s trip to Reno where she was seeking a quickie divorce.. Even though the match was… Continue reading The Big House
Three Penny Nails
Kristie was so thrilled. Her great grandmother had given her a special present. It was her Aunt Lenora’s soft gold baby ring. Kristie was very pleased with herself to be honored by this very special gift. She wore the ring on her baby finger which was the only place that would fit. She didn’t know… Continue reading Three Penny Nails
Mrs. Deezy & Ernie
She knew she wasn’t supposed to bother Mrs. Deezy, Mrs. Dee for short, but she really liked her! She was funny the way she moved her false teeth around in her mouth. She popped them in and out occasionally out of habit as she worked. Kristie was sitting on the sofa in the music room… Continue reading Mrs. Deezy & Ernie