The Nice Thing About Strangers

Creative Non-Fiction Short Stories. :) Travel, Oldsters, Love, and Compassion.

She’s kind of, oh my gosh

The three elementary-aged kids outside want to be characters from Star Wars.  The little boy is trying to stake a claim. “Who is, you know Chewy? You know Chewbacca? What’s … Continue reading

July 15, 2013 · 8 Comments

Happy

Tomorrow I will read books, eat a care package of Mom’s ginger cookies and have my next birthday. I’ve got a stack of books waiting to be chosen, but I’ll … Continue reading

December 17, 2012 · 22 Comments

Lawn Pilot

Still only one-third of the way through his job–navigating a riding lawnmower over two acres in front of the Lutheran church–he delighted in shredding each swath. He chose a bright … Continue reading

May 28, 2012 · Leave a comment

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