Short Story Sunday: Saturday Afternoon

Austin Durant was spending Saturday afternoon with a pot of coffee and a folder full of research materials. His mind … Continue reading Short Story Sunday: Saturday Afternoon

Short Story Sunday: Motorhome

Motorhome Austin grew up knowing that Grammy didn’t have many filters. She’d say anything she wanted to anyone. Austin’s mother … Continue reading Short Story Sunday: Motorhome

The Changeling By Juliette Kings I’ll always remember what my preschool teacher said at lunch and snack times. “You get … Continue reading The Changeling (Happy Mother’s Day)

Jet walked along the sidewalk to the donut shop with his dog Hugo trotting along by his side. Hugo looked … Continue reading Short Story Sunday: Donuts With Hugo

He couldn’t find his mom. They’d put him in a bag. Then they took him out. Then a woman kissed … Continue reading Short Story Sunday: River

I first published this post in 2013. My children are now grown, but my brother Max still has the same effect on, … Continue reading Musings on Gassy Planets, High School and Uncle Max

I’ve been seeing articles about MOMINFLUENCERS. I never wrote about babies or toddlers much here. I have plenty to say … Continue reading Mominfluencers, and Real Life Parenting

Do you ever have those days, like when your friend calls and says, “Pick me up. PLEASE.” Of course he … Continue reading NO TIME TO BE JEALOUS