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A Christmas Story-‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
A compelling and redemptive story of a runaway and his encounter on Christmas eve with a kind and mysterious old man. Based on an actual event .
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The Hayloft
Grandpa’s barn and entry where one finds the stairs that lead to the loft. Cats and kittens are welcome on the farm. They even have their own ladder and window entry for their safety and convenience.
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Set the Scene and You Set the Mood
Why is the setting in your story important? Your characters need a time and place in which to move. The setting answers the when and the where of your story, giving it a frame of reference. This adds authenticity and credibility to your storytelling. When you set the scene, you set the mood, the atmosphere. Spooky scene […]
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An “In Light of Eternity” Story
His name was John We first met one afternoon when my husband and I stopped to shop for fresh vegetables at our local Fruiticana. He sat slouched on the sidewalk, wearing a dark hoodie covering most of his eyes, a small bag beside him and his back to the wall. He waved as we entered […]
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Heroic Newfoundland Dog on the Titanic
(If you enjoy dog stories, you might enjoy my book – Newfies to the Rescue on Amazon.) The great Titanic’s demise – April 14, 1912 Did you know the captain of the Titanic, William McMaster Murdoch, had his Newfoundland dog, Rigel, on board the Titanic? Did you know Rigel was responsible for rescuing the passengers on […]
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A Funny Memory Worth Remembering
This funny happening, happened several years ago – and still makes me laugh. I went to my local House of Fine Art (HOFA) store for some Alizarin, Crimson artists’ oil paint. At the time of this humorous occurrence, I was a frequent visitor to this fine little art store. The owner was the president of our […]