Small Town Heart

Most of you know by now that I’m a small town girl, and I love it. Small towns have that special something that you can’t find anywhere else no matter how hard you look. It’s something that can’t be manufactured or made up. What is this special...

The Playless Playground

Two days ago I twirled on green grass, arms wide open, eyes closed tight, and head flung back to catch the sunny rays that warmed my face. Today I have a blanket wrapped around my waist, fuzzy fingerless gloves keeping my hands cozy, and the world’s softest...

The Muck in the Murk

Last Saturday started out like any other. Dad and I took a little drive to the next big town over to drool over handguns and see if they had anything we needed. The trip wasn’t a total bust. They had one of the handguns I had my eye on at the indoor shooting...

The Shadow in the Shade

What was that? Was something out there, or was it just my imagination running wild again? My curiosity got the best of me; I grabbed my cell phone to check the backyard security camera. Was something there, creeping around the edge of the shadows? I couldn’t...

The Delicate Flower

Not all stories are exciting or extravagant. So is the case with today’s story. It’s a simple story of great beauty. It was the last day of July and it was hot. Some of the prettiest flowers bloom in full sun at the height of summer. No matter the heat, I...