I felt like someone’s hands were around my throat, strangling me so I couldn’t tell Old Man Wessenfeld that I thought his dogs should be kept in the yard and not be allowed out to chase me every day to school. He still stood at the gate, and I still stood on his driveway, and […]
I am thrilled to introduce to you a new guest writer here on my blog: Jenny Adams, motivational speaker and fellow anti-bullying advocate. She also happens to be my husband’s niece! Today’s guest blog post is a short introduction to Jenny and her work. Watch for more from Jenny in the coming months. “I am […]
The whole crew and LinChing lolled about the front room. Rodger stared at the war-savaged countryside through the kitchen window, aching hands clasped behind his back. He shook out his arms, flexing his fingers before turning towards Mary Elizabeth. She went about her kitchen chores ignoring him. He cleared his throat; the muscles in her […]
“Well, Frances, how did your day go?” Mom asked as I came into the kitchen. She’d baked chocolate chip cookies, and the two biggest ones were still warm, perfect with cold milk. I shrugged. “Nothing much to tell.” “Nothing, Frances? Are you sure?” She had that look that told me she knew something, but I […]
“Ada?” Adele’s cool voice echoed through the phone. “Yes,” Ada answered, fearful without knowing why. “I was just outside watering. These afternoons are too nice to be inside.” She gave a breathless laugh, hoping to dispel her anxiety. Adele paused. “Ada,” a silence that cut Ada in two, “it’s John. He’s had a stroke.” Ada […]