My journal of big words and pretty pictures
The story so far… Old Wives’ Tale He was just called, “Pappy.” The implicit leader of the caravan who everyone turned to for settling disputes, for help or simple advice. He was father, cop and minister all in one. When Charles and Amelia joined the troop, he accepted them into the fold, despite objections from the … Continue reading The road ahead
Climbing the wooden stairs to the wrap-around porch, Katie and her friend were met by Miss Ruby and Miss Mae, the valley’s spinster Welcome Wagon. The most senior residents of Deer Hollow, the ladies were a sort of litmus test. Katie brought Eric to meet the old maid sisters before presenting him to her parents. … Continue reading Honeyed air
The story so far... Old Wives' Tale Casper stayed outside with me while Marshall and Doc Simon inspected the abandoned bones. "Thank you, Casper,” I said. “Neither of us would have ever said anything without your interference. “You two belong together, and it’s been too long,” Casper punched me lightly on the arm. “Don’t screw … Continue reading Family portrait
The story so far... "Family Secrets " and "Reminiscing" "Send them all home, Casper." I took the bundle from him, and sat on the floor, cradling it in my arms. "Whaddya gonna do?" He took off his ball cap and ran his hands through his hair. "I’m not sure yet, but for now just get them … Continue reading Family resemblance
When my purchase offer was accepted, I called my mother and told her that I had reclaimed our family home. When I told her that I was planning to live there after it was refurbished, she laughed. She never understood my obsession with the old place. Later, while we sat at her retro Formica kitchen table and sipped … Continue reading Reminiscing
When I hung up the phone, my hands were shaking. I don’t know if it was from fear, or excitement, or maybe a little of both. My childhood home, nestled in the bucolic pastures of East Tennessee, was finally for sale. A friend still living in the area called to give me the news. Without … Continue reading Family secrets
Thin spiral notebook 