I never imagined retirement would bring me into the middle of such a quiet storm. After forty years as a school librarian, I had dreams of peaceful mornings with coffee on my porch, afternoons of baking with my grandson, and maybe the occasional mystery novel devoured before bed. I didn’t think setting a boundary with […]
I considered it a dream come true when I was hired as a nanny for an affluent family because I had always loved working with kids. Mary Jane, the five-year-old child, had the most stunning, expressive eyes and dark locks. At first, she was courteous, inquisitive, and a little bashful, but we soon became friends. […]
A Mother’s Lesson: Inaction’s Weight Eloise was desperate at nine months pregnant. Her husband Tom had put off assembling the crib despite her reminders, and her due date was nearing. Eloise became frustrated and alienated as time went on, so she took action. She planned to teach Tom a lasting lesson. Unopened Crib Box Reflects […]
A destitute widowed mother of four gave a soaked old stranger refuge from the rain. The next day, she sold her sole house for $1 and vowed never to return. For illustration reasons, Angelina Gibson, 34, sat by her window, viewing the wet afternoon that wrecked her day. She sold flowers and eggs on the […]
The table caught my eye on my library trip. Just a folding table with paper bags and a handwritten sign: “FREE LUNCH FOR ANYONE WHO NEEDS.” Actually, it was sweet. Kind. Someone helping in this dirty world. It didn’t bother me at first. Despite skipping breakfast and only having $2 in my account, I grabbed […]