Every year I promises myself, “I won’t cry at Christmas.” But every year I do. I cry about the the story itself. I cry when I hear the music of the season, especially “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” when I think of all the soldiers on deployment. I cry for friends and family far and… Continue reading Boxing Day
Category: Life in G-ville
Wonderful Life
They begin the season by cleaning the whole house top to bottom. They hang up the lights and decorate each room with a small seasonal display: a candle, an ornament, a piece of gold ribbon or foil, a mini tree decorated with colored beads, stockings hung by the fireplace…. They do not have a lot… Continue reading Wonderful Life
Solstice
I don’t know why, but this year I want to celebrate every part of Christmas. Maybe it’s because of all the End of the World, War is Coming! talk and predictions, or maybe it’s because of any given tragedy, but I want to hold my family, friends, and neighbors closer this year. I have been… Continue reading Solstice
Lawrence
She thought she had finally met someone who could help her run the place. He reminded her of her dad; small, thin, man with carefully combed hair, some stylish alligator loafers, grey slacks, a white long sleeved shirt rolled to the elbows, a gold watch, and a brown leather jacket. He smelled like a combination… Continue reading Lawrence
NYE Flood
Their business had already experienced the winter fall off. It was hard to stay afloat in a seasonal tourist town. Business owners had two options: close or reduce staff. Kristie knew that if she reduced staff, they might not be available to work for her when the season picked up again. But she had to… Continue reading NYE Flood