
I write emotionally uplifting fiction stories that might just make you cry.
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I wrote this fictional story for a Mother’s Day writing contest a few years ago. I didn’t win anything, but it sure made for a great story. I combined elements of my growing up years and putting a bit of my perspective on what it’s like rai...
Our loved ones will always be around. There will be signs.
Death is the one thing that bothers me at times. Not knowing what happens after this life is somewhat worrisome. I’ve been thinking about it more lately, as I continue to age.
I a...
Harris was pruning his tomato plants when he heard the gate creak. He looked up to see Marilyn standing at the edge of his garden, wringing her hands in that way people do when they’re about to ask for something. Peanut, his beagle, immedia...
Mrs. Tanner was the first elderly friend I ever made. She was the best.
It was the magical time of year schoolchildren love more than anything: Summer vacation. Besides the two weeks we had off during Christmas Break, summer vacation was m...
My favorite picture of us together. Happy Graduation Day, Little Girl.
This was one of the first writing pieces I wrote that went semi-viral. My daughter graduated the year that I became a writer, and it was so neat that this letter to her...
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I write emotionally uplifting fiction stories that might just make you cry.
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