My journal of big words and pretty pictures
Don’t be so loud, someone might hear you Don’t color outside of the lines You’re too big to be a jockey, or an astronaut You don’t have enough grace to be a ballerina Science and math are for boys Girls can’t be strong, can’t be leaders You’re not smart enough You’re not good enough Dreams … Continue reading Make your own rules
The story so far… Old Wives’ Tale After four days on Pappy’s bus, Amelia was grateful to see the blue haze of the Smoky Mountains as they drove south over the Blue Ridge Parkway. She wished that her daughters could see how beautiful they were. They would have loved the sweet smell of the spring … Continue reading Moving mountains
The crew were in their cabins, waiting. The ship’s officers manned the bridge, but they knew there was nothing more for them to do. First-mate Jorje wanted to scupper the ship, but Capt. Muncy refused to go out in defeat. Engines were shut down, since there was no amount of force that would break them … Continue reading Purple haze
"Let me tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world. It gives women a feeling of freedom and self-reliance. I stand and rejoice every time I see a woman ride by on a wheel...the picture of free, untrammeled womanhood." ~ Susan … Continue reading Fat bottom girls
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
The story so far... Old Wives' Tale “I’m driving out to the Branch farm to talk with Roger, want to go with?” Marshall was standing in his bathroom shaving, wearing only a towel around his waist. “I’d love to go, but is that proper procedure?” I rolled over toward the edge of the bed so … Continue reading Life is but a dream
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