From the Heart

Max rubbed Scruffy’s ears and sighed. “I miss her.” Scruffy laid his head on Max’s lap and let out a low moan. “Guess you miss her, too.” Max shook his head. “You know what we used to do when we were courting? We’d write one another the most beautiful letters. I wish...

Tessa checked the clock again. Just five minutes until her students would arrive. Sure, it was only for the second half of the year while Mrs. Hartman was on maternity leave, but that meant from now until June, this was her very own classroom. She sent up a quick...

    Benji dropped his backpack on the floor and bent down to pet Ranger, who was so excited, he wagged not only his tail, but his entire back end. Benji laughed and headed into the kitchen for a snack. Mom wouldn’t be home for another hour, but she always left...