Appreciation

          “I’ll help clean up the dishes.”            The words were music to Deb’s ears. She threw her husband a grateful glance. What a day. They’d finally gotten the kids to bed after they’d struggled with various symptoms of the flu all day. All Deb wanted was to...

Forever in Bloom

             “There’s no such thing as romance anymore,” Laura said. She poured a sweetener packet into her tea.            May smiled at her friend across the table. “Have I ever told you about my friends Eddie and Diane?”            Laura scrunched her...

Breaking Barriers

Brad leaned against the bricks, glaring down the hallway. “I can’t believe they let those immigrant kids into our school.” Tony nodded. “I know, right? This place is going to the dogs.” Cheryl blinked. “They’re just kids, right? They should be able to go to school...

The Day Before Easter

  Danielle kept one eye on her kids racing around the lawn and the other searching for her friends. When she spotted them by the fence, she approached, a wide smile on her face. “Good morning, ladies. Looks like the egg hunt is a big success this year.” Christie...

Perspective

              “Nice outfit, Chloe.”             Chloe turned to find Taylor, one of the most popular girls in sixth grade, eyeing her. Taylor’s expression said it wasn’t a compliment. “Where’d you get it? Goodwill, or by raiding your grandmother’s closet?”            ...