Beautiful Music

              CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK’S POST              “Why don’t we go over to the university after dinner?” Emily asked.              Michael’s gaze searched Emily’s. “I’m tired. I’m not sure I’m up to it.”             “After the day you had, it will make...

Finding Worth

                        Michael disconnected the call just as his computer calendar signaled a reminder. His stomach dropped. Time for his performance review.  He trudged down the hall to his boss’s office and knocked on the open door. Mr. Owens looked up from his...

True Beauty

            Julie poured hot water into her friends’ mugs as they gathered around her dining room table.             “Thanks,” Susan said, as she plopped a tea bag into her cup. She settled back against her chair and glanced at the large mirror opposite her. “I don’t...

New Hope

            “It’s open,” Russ called, in response to the sound of his doorbell. In walked Jessica. No surprise there. She’d visited every weekend since his injury.  She walked over to his chair, pulled the remote from his hand, and clicked off the TV.             “I...

Grandma’s Legacy

          Eddie sat, with only his hand moving as he turned the golden key between his fingers. Lost in thought, he didn’t hear the door behind him as his roommate entered the apartment.         “Are you still obsessing about that key?” Albert asked.        ...