The following morning arose with cloudy skies and a fresh dusting of snow on the ground. Since everyone had arrived, breakfast was moved to the large dining room, but by the time I got there, most people were already on their busy way out. The twins wante...
I saw the flare of a cigar in the darkness behind Mom and Beth's seats. Dad's face glowed red as he took a long draw from his cigar. An ear-to-ear smile was visible on his face. He had been peeing in the bushes and heard what Beth had said. The ladies had...
My younger sister and I hated each other growing up. She was a year younger than me and was always telling on me for anything that I did wrong, as well as blaming me for stuff when she got caught. We pretty much ignored one another when we hit our teen ye...
Dear Mommy, The day you were away on your trip was one of the longest of my life. Miriam, Dad, and I were sitting on pins and needles, awaiting your response to Dad's confession. The house was filled with anxious energy as we all tried to keep busy awaiti...
The hot summer sun was blaring down, but the humidity was bearable for the first time in weeks. Mel and I decided to take the opportunity to sun ourselves without sweating our butts off. Lying by the pool and enjoying Mel's company was just what I needed....
