I stared at snow-covered pine trees, glistening in the light of strategically placed lanterns, delighted at having this Paradise Valley retreat in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. Our home abutted one side of a hotel consisting of 50 honeymoon suites, … Continue reading Found
I found my voice from scared child, to woman. I found courage in the mountains of Colorado. I found a lost boy walking alone. I found a true friend during Covid. I found I found I found; me. I found … Continue reading
I was a little girl lost growing up. I didn’t have a good childhood. I went to school and did OK. I also worked out in the fields like a lot of other poor children. It was rough but somehow I got through it. After I graduated high … Continue reading Found
“For the record, it is Monday, June 20th, 2001. Mr. Luis Allies is being interrogated by deputies Lane Miles and Will Stone.” Miles had started the digital recorder and turns to face Allies and continues, “Come on man, we’ve been at this … Continue reading 8KCAB
Our morning started just like any other morning before school. My Son Paul and I were both getting ready for the new day. I was busy making his breakfast and his lunch, and he was busy getting dressed for school. … Continue reading My Little Red Head
The two military families had known each other a long time. So, one summer they decided to caravan into the western sunset; en route, I believe to Wyoming, Jackson Hole and Yellowstone National Park, for a brief vacation. Although each … Continue reading Lost
She sat at the lake on a bench made for sitting. But what did she see? Was her mind even transmitting. A couple walked by her holding their hands, married for years always being each other’s best fans. What did she … Continue reading Truly Lost
Breadcrumbs everywhere, on the ground, on the plants, our packs and hats and … Like manna from the Heavens—who was it—Moses? In the desert for forty years. The flight from Egypt. Exodus! Oh, we weren’t wandering. We weren’t even hungry. The crumbs … Continue reading The 5 Ws and an H
I walked, what, a half-mile from lot G, past the baseball field, the track, through the gym, past the library across the quad, ultimately arriving at Gordon Hall. I knew where I was, where I was going, what I was … Continue reading Lost
“Home for the holidays.” A year ago, I bought my first house. This will be my second holiday season here. But things have changed, thanks to the Red Chinese. Our retirement community Thanksgiving Dinner and Christmas Dinner and New Year’s … Continue reading Covid-19 Holidays
