Category Archives: Writing

At a yard sale in a wooded neighborhood across town, a man browsed through the cornucopia of junk, toys and other value-priced flotsam. He walked over to a table that reminded him of Rudolph’s Island of Forgotten toys.  A doll. … Continue reading →

Like a plant, when a person with deep roots in a community is suddenly yanked from it, it leaves a hole. When a person with no roots is gone, no one notices. An acorn dropped to the ground on that … Continue reading →

Good (cold)  morning! Have a great day!

A Congressman from a forgotten state stood at the podium in the U.S. Capitol.  He gazed blankly out into nearly empty chamber, took sip of water and began the speech of a lifetime.   CSPAN cameras captured every word.  Here’s … Continue reading →

His grandmother’s spirit visited him from time to time. It was the little things that made him aware: A fleeting memory. The cool fog that made him think of mornings on her farm.  She guided him through the hardest points … Continue reading →

The alien craft hovered over the cotton field.  Three giant landing claws extended as the ship quietly landed on Earth with a thud. Two green aliens emerged from the ship and stretched. They looked around at the lush landscape. The … Continue reading →

Hope you have a blessed day.

Occasionally I’ll post links to stories you might have missed. A Miracle on the Midway: A man, a ferris wheel and the most amazing story of his life. The Lucky Slot Machine: A older estranged mother hits the jackpot. The … Continue reading →

Deep in the Mississippi Delta off of Highway 61, a naked swirl lightbulb lit a lone hotel room.  Thick curtains kept prying eyes out. And anyone who did happen to see inside would’ve been instantly zapped to the other side … Continue reading →