From the Heart

Sunlight streamed through the windows as Bonnie rinsed out her breakfast bowl and placed it on the rack. “It’s going to be a gorgeous day, Peanut. How about a walk to the park?” Peanut jumped to his feet and bounded to the door. Bonnie couldn’t help laughing. “I guess...

            Maria joined Tom at the breakfast table, where he sat nursing his coffee and scrolling through the sports commentary.             “Would you like to go for a walk today? It’s lovely outside.”             Tom glanced up from his phone. “I’ll walk enough...

Maddie pedaled hard up the hill. She had plenty of time before the interview, but she wanted to be early. She’d need a few minutes in the restroom to change clothes, tame her windblown hair, and catch her breath. If she got this job, maybe, if she was careful, she’d...