Sunday, December 3 When they came into the tea room that afternoon, Lily, Kaylee and Jack found Gideon and Schrodinger waiting for them. But no Zoey or Aurora. “Zoey…
Read more(advent) December 2
Saturday, December 2 The snow from the night before had continued, a light but steady fall of flakes that looked as if it might never end. Luckily for Molly and…
Read more(advent) December 1
It’s December 1, and you guys know what that means! A new Advent story! Enjoy! – Val What do you think this year will bring? “I don’t know,” Molly…
Read moreThinking about changes
Most people think about changes this time of year. It’s the turning of the seasons, I guess: as the world settles down to renew itself during the cold winter months…
Read moreLiving in interesting times
For those who may not know, my father had his left hip replaced on Monday. So this week I’ve been in caretaker mode. Luckily my family has been awesome with…
Read moreLearning to live in a new normal
It’s been a difficult year. I feel like every time I sit down to write something on this blog, it’s a variation on that theme. I used to not understand…
Read more(writing/personal) Sunday updates
Today is the first day of October. This year has seemed to fly by, and yet it’s been the longest year of my life. I’m told that grief is like…
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