Category Archives: Short Story

This story is dedicated to my mother and all those who are artist of the needle. We so enjoy your wonderful talent and applaud you. Hettie Ruby grew up in the lean years of this country, right after the Great Depression. When she was little, her mother dressed her in long brown dresses, brown stockings,Continue reading “Artist of the Needle”

I wrote this story for a friend of mine about ten years ago. I hope you can identify with the story in some way. She didn’t recognize the gift that she held in her hands. What a magnificent gift it is. Do you have a gift that you don’t recognize. Read about Pam’s and askContinue reading “Caretaker Pam”

Dear Alec this is just for you. I changed the title a little. I hope you enjoy it as you and J.T. gave me the idea for writing it. Greet your mother for me. I hope all is well with her. Mrs. O In the suburbs of New Orleans on the Northshore sat a newlyContinue reading “In the Wink”

WHAT THEY HAVE DONE I DO IT’S RECORDED IN THE BOOK IT HAS DONE ME WELL TO READ AND HEED THEIR HISTORY AND LOOK THE SINS OF OTHERS’ BLESSED BY GOD WHO TRIP AND FALL IN TESTS AND TRIALS I READ ASTOUNDED BY GOLDEN CALVES AND SHRINK AT APOSTLES’ DENIALS

How does Love Look? Could it ever look like me? When Love looks in the mirror How does love see? Does Love look with eyes of Compassion? Does Love perceive with gentleness? Is Love a form of comliness Tall and stately righteousness How does Love look?

Securely tucked between two mountain ranges there was a slightly aging two story house which was not at all impressive. There was no running water and the only heat that was available to the family inside was a stovepipe running straight up the two stories. The pipe was hot so everyone knew well enough toContinue reading “What’s Inside Your Egg?”

Dedicated: in memory of my mother, Hettie Ruby Raynor On a tiny shelf sat the most beautiful ballerina. She had every hair swept up high and in place. She had a flawless complexion and the perfect ballerina pose. She was high on her toes, and the dance floor was hers to command. Her costume gaveContinue reading “The Ballerina”

Once upon a time there were twin sisters name Toto and Grace. They lived in a sweet little pink house in the land called LORDSLAND. They were very happy children and tried to always do their best in all that they did. click for larger view (photo by Jon)

This story is dedicated to all the loving Daily Lilies On one Christmas season in a small village the people were getting ready to present their presents before the king. Presents had been sought from the four corners of the earth. Nothing could be spared for such a royal occasion. The King was the finestContinue reading “Present for the King”

In a small rural town, nestled in between the mountains was found a mansion of monumental size. The gardens around this mansion were exquisite. Not a weed could be found. The flowers and flowering shrubs were well kept. The master made sure that the flowers obtained just the right amount of sunlight, water, and fertilizer.Continue reading “Master of the Garden by Rena”