Monthly Archives: April 2019

The lady pushing a full grocery cart grinned at me, “Did you text for the discount?” “My daughter made me do it. I got $5.” “I got $25!” she announced triumphantly. “There’s a lady loading up on landscaping. She got … Continue reading →

One grinning husband stepped out of the silver SUV. He had found a vehicle big enough to carry everything we once had in the back of our now wrecked van. SUV looked fine to me. I wanted to load up … Continue reading →

 Sweets, sights and service in St. Louis inspired Sam’s parents to stay home and vacation during spring break this year.  Inside the Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate factory a sign cautioned, “Shhh. The Oompah Loompahs are sleeping.” Sam, 8, sniffed the rich … Continue reading →

Tucked back in the dusty attic beneath a trash bag lay a plastic Winchester toy rifle from the 1960s. Heat had melted a hole on its barrel and sealed the end of the barrel, but the gun still cocked and … Continue reading →

The cold, wet rain sent the homeless who sleep outside over to a local church in search of a warm night in the gym with a mat and a blanket. This night the rich smell of baked chicken, black-eyed peas … Continue reading →