Tag Archives: fiction

Teaching Mom To Drive

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

Kendall’s mother decided one day that, since she’d soon be an empty-nester, she’d better learn how to drive. So she talked Kendall, her last son at home, into giving her some lessons. It intrigued Kendall that Mom wanted to learn … Continue reading →

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Pilate’s Dilemma

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

Pilate took a sip from his goblet and looked out over the early morning skyline. “Nerves on edge, sir?” his aide asked. “I’m always on edge when these Jews have a holy day of some kind and all flock into … Continue reading →

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The Wise Man On The Mountain

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

Today I’m posting the second half of Chapter One from my Fable, “The Wise man on the Mountain.” So far this is the largest story in my work-in-progress, a book of stories and poems. Just thought I’d tempt you with … Continue reading →

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Fooling the Wise and the Fools

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

There once was a man who was digging for gold. And he discovered a large vein of gold, deep under his town. But he said to himself, “If word gets out about this, everyone else will grab it”. So he … Continue reading →

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Snow Day Prayer

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

Brandon got up Wednesday morning and looked out the window at a very white world. Like any eight-year old he was delighted to see a deep blanket of fresh snow on the ground and the air full of flakes swirling … Continue reading →

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“The Road Taken” — Robert Frost redone

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

Our His Imprint Christian writers group met again this afternoon and this month’s challenge was to read Robert Frost’s poem “The Road Not Taken,” then describe some things the poet might have found had he chosen this other path. Here’s … Continue reading →

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A Chance to Reconsider

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

“Come on, Maggie MacGuire, I’ll walk along with you awhile and carry that.  It’s a pretty hefty load for a granny like yourself to haul around.”  Donald picked up the sack she’d rested against a sign post. “I’d be right … Continue reading →

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The Art of Seeing People

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

George didn’t often accompany his wife when she went grocery shopping.  Usually he was quite happy to drop Martha off at the supermarket and go on to other shopping, then come back for her and the groceries.  But she’d sprained … Continue reading →

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Darles Chickens?! Day in the Life of an Editor…

Posted on March 31, 2012 by

Saturday morning smile: a short story for all you writers &editors out there. My alarm rang at 6:00 and I dragged myself out of bed, knowing I’d need the extra half-hour walking time this morning to clear my head.  There … Continue reading →

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English Language Makes Regular Deposits in the Bank of Ambiguity, Drawing Much Interest

Posted on March 3, 2012 by

Wise-crackers are ubiquitous.  If you don’t believe me, just use a word with more than one meaning.  Someone is sure to pop a joke on you. If in sympathy for neighbour Mabel’s gout, I should happen to let slip a … Continue reading →

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