Wishing

    Jo loved school, it was a warm safe place to be. Fridays were hated because at the end of the day life became uncertain. At the closing bell, classmates eagerly rushed off to their weekends. Jo was in no hurry,  already dreading the coming hours.  Mother would be late again. Maybe she wouldn’t even show up … Continue reading →

A Sensitive Issue

I’d like to introduce Danielle McCallister from Douglas County, Oregon. The mother of 4 children and a stay at home mom, Danielle also attends school.  She is passionate about education, and loves science and anything related to geology. She says “My husband and I have been married for almost 12 years (our anniversary falls on Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

Surprise Visit, cont.

If you didn’t read the first part, go to Surprise Visit. Over cake and coffee, Mae learned of Henry’s adventures up and down the west coast. He apologized for not keeping in touch, but the last six years had been difficult, going from job to job.  He evaded any hint of why he had left … Continue reading →