Daphne closed the door to her office as she came in to find Hank sitting in the chair in front of her office with his clipboard at the ready. She could see a thick collection of sheets. “How many do we have checking in today?” She sat down at the … Continue reading →
Day 1. I sighed as I picked up the latest lost cause from my front porch. This time, I was determined to have a happy ending. This plant would live. How, I did not know, but I would find a way. It wasn’t dead yet, I didn’t think. I looked … Continue reading →
Hi. Welcome to Granite Hill. I mostly mind my own business, but I’ll show you around since you’re here. You’ve probably passed through here before — stopped in the convenience store like you’re doing now. We’re a small town. Like most small towns. Lots of people know your business — … Continue reading →
If you buy a used jigsaw puzzle, you’re not surprised if a piece or two turns out to be missing, but when you buy a new one, you expect them to be complete. This fun little puzzle failed to meet minimum expectations. Someone took a bite out of the corner … Continue reading →
My mother always said, “It pays to be friendly.” I’m not sure why she said that. Sure, she was always friendly, but she never made much money in life, so how could it pay? Even so, I figgered it didn’t cost me nothing to be friendly, so I usually was. … Continue reading →
Trish had goals. She wanted independence. She wanted to make it on her own. She wanted to show her smirking brothers a woman didn’t need a man to succeed. Three older brothers. One a baker. One a butcher. The other an artisan who made decorative candles. Yeah. She’d heard all … Continue reading →
I had a thought about what I wanted to say about the cats earlier today. Darned if I can remember what it is now. While I was trying to think of it, I managed to catch Ruby to administer her monthly dose of Revolution. She’s been evading me for two … Continue reading →
I wanted someone who would last. Then, of course, I found myself wishing he wouldn’t. When you find yourself thankful your spouse’s father died young because maybe it was hereditary, you’re in the wrong marriage. Worse, I knew that before I said, “I do.” But a promise is a promise. … Continue reading →
Travis bounced his ball. He didn’t mind playing by himself. The ball was fun. He could chase it and kick it for what seemed like forever. Sometimes the other cat would play, too, but he always played with his own ball. Sometimes, he would kick his ball at the other … Continue reading →
There once was a man so boring and foundational, his friends called him Bread. The Bread of Life. They could always count on him to choose the solid, ethical path. One day, he met a girl who added richness and flavor to his life. “Buttery Goodness,” his friends said. They … Continue reading →