The phrase “Small Town USA” evokes a Norman Rockwellesque sense of the quaint, idyllic, sentimental portrayal of American life. Many small towns enjoy a unique community bond, the kind where everyone knows your name, your life story and would willingly jump in harm’s way to protect the members. Sounds charming, but downsizing from one area with a larger population to a much smaller one can be something of a culture shock. Read More
Weary traveler stares at the damaged path ahead Disillusioned miles in her rearview Each step forward invites new struggles Read More
There are dog lovers, cat lovers, and the “oh not so much” people like me. I don’t hate animals; I just don’t love animals. I believe animals should be treated with care and compassion, but my life is no less meaningful without them. Or so I thought. Read More
Affirmation, by definition, means emotional support or encouragement. Interestingly, affirmation is not one of my top needs, but just like eating inadequate quantities of fruits and vegetables leads to vitamin deficiencies, lack of affirmation may lead to an emotional rut, which is where I have found myself recently. Read More
Set in 1811, the story opens with a local war hero, Adam Edgerton, returning home to England before his comrades. There is a mix of excitement and curiosity among the residents of his hometown. Will he and the beautiful Emily Hardy finally have their wedding? Why is he the only soldier coming home? Read More
Sun shines bright on a glorious day, Clouds in her heart will not go away Grief seems her constant friend, Replaying her loss, again and again Plucked away Read More
I have found myself so many times standing alone on ethical issues; it is not easy being the lone dissenter if you would, and when I feel the burden weighing down, I remind myself that this is who I am called to be, a light in the darkness. Sometimes that means enduring those who speak ill against me. It’s a hard road, but we are not promised it would be easy, only that our reward is great in heaven. Read More
