December 2016

As I See It

I have been wanting to write this story for some time now but wasn’t quite sure how I should go about it. I thought of different angles and approaches but always seemed to struggle with; what will those reading this short story think. I even looked up to Heaven and prayed for guidance. This story hasContinue reading “As I See It”

Then Someone Yelled, “Bingo!”

Yes, I am writing a short story about the game of bingo but it is not what you might think it is. Yes, it has daubers, bingo papers, the caller, hot dogs, chocolate cake with peanut butter icing, and of course the prizes. Yes, it has excited ladies and a few men wishing and hopingContinue reading “Then Someone Yelled, “Bingo!””

Happy New Year Skyler

Skyler was born on July 1, 2016. He was a beautiful baby boy with blue eyes and brown hair. Skyler had a smile that could melt ice cream in a flash. On July 29, 2016, I received a call that my sweet, charming little great-grandson had made his journey to Heaven. We were all devastatedContinue reading “Happy New Year Skyler”

The Christmas Orange

It was 1927 two years before the Great Depression started in the United States. Although times were tough, no one could ever imagine the depth of what was to come. But, for Mary and Amzi Transue, June 8, 1927, was a good day. A day filled with hours of anticipation, pacing by Amzi, and MaryContinue reading “The Christmas Orange”

Merry Christmas Skyler

In November, I wrote a short story with a letter to my great- grandson Skyler who died on July 29, 2016. He was only twenty-nine days old. Our hearts broke that day as we struggled to understand how a healthy infant could pass so suddenly. When I decided to write the November story, Happy ThanksgivingContinue reading “Merry Christmas Skyler”

Yes, I Am A Pollyanna!

This is a story about me. It is a story that I have lived with for as far back as I can remember. When I was growing up, we did not have a lot of money. But, we did have a lot of love in our family. I grew up with a wonderful man who becameContinue reading “Yes, I Am A Pollyanna!”

My Christmas Angels

Angels I believe in Angels; Angels in Heaven and Angels on Earth. This is a story about love and hope; about messages from above and the Angels that walk on our path each day. The Penn Rose Quilting Guild is made up of wonderful women who share the love of sewing fabric together to make beautiful quilts.Continue reading “My Christmas Angels”