Category Archives: Writing

Catwoman’s Thankful Thanksgiving

Catwoman wasn’t much a conversationalist. She intensely watched a rerun of Wheel of Fortune and tried to guess the puzzle. “Mr. Winkles, what do you think it is?” Mr. Winkles, a striped tabby, simply meowed. “I don’t think it is … Continue reading →

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The Kids’ Table

The car turned off the main road and onto the gravel driveway. The distinctive sound of rocks under the tires meant his family had arrived. The little boy woke up and his eyes lit up with joy. It was Thanksgiving. … Continue reading →

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Daily Blog – Nov. 21

Be thankful. Be thankful for your talent. Be thankful for your friends and family. Be thankful for all that you have received in your life. Just remember to show your thankfulness —  Use your talent to its fullest. Love your … Continue reading →

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Santa’s Miracle

It was Christmas Eve and Santa was hiding in plain sight. The big famous downtown department store had hired him as their St. Nick — and this was his final shift of the season.  He helped the last child off … Continue reading →

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The Hunter & The Buck

A deer story for the opening day of gun season.

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The day Santa took over Thanksgiving

On an empty stage in a big room, two podiums stood next to each other. Four rows of chairs were filled with print and TV reporters from around the world.  A man with a red suit and a turkey entered … Continue reading →

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The Guardian

Thunder woke Betty McFane’s dog first. He stood on the end of her bed shivering and whining trying to alert her that something was seriously wrong.  She opened one eye and gazed at her alarm clock; it was 5:15 a.m. … Continue reading →

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The Best Thanksgiving Ever

The parking lot of the Quickie Gas & Groceries was empty that Thursday afternoon. The whole world was gathered around the table, saying thanks and enjoying the company of loved ones and friends. All except Elizabeth J. Clarke. She was … Continue reading →

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Daily Blog – Nov. 16

You. Got your attention, didn’t I? “You” is such a powerful word.  We live in an “I” world these days — if you don’t believe me, read about 95% of the posts on Twitter and Facebook.  And when CEOs and … Continue reading →

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Daily Blog – Nov. 15

Since I took the morning off, I had the pleasure of taking my son to school today. As I pulled out of my neighborhood, I encountered a thick patch of fog.  The road started to disappear until visibility was nearly … Continue reading →

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