The Vacant House

“Who told you it’s empty? I saw light there last week,” chided little Mary.

“Everyone knows that house has been vacant for years, Mary.” Joe couldn’t believe the stories his sister came up with these days. For a five-year-old, she was quite creative.

“Stop lying, Mary,” scolded Joe. … More The Vacant House

Everyday Stories

Earlier this month, I decided to write and publish daily. Although I didn’t publish every day, I wrote almost every day. When I first set out to write with the intention of publishing — beyond poetry and fiction — it felt like an immense task.  … More Everyday Stories

A Walk in the Rain

Today it rained in the afternoon. My little one wanted to go for a walk in the rain, holding the umbrella. Unfortunately, by the time we stepped outside, the rain had cleared, leaving only puddles behind. We wandered around with the umbrella in hand, hoping the rain would return, but in vain. … More A Walk in the Rain