Love in the Lie I texted her, “Call me when you can.” She replied, “I’m working.” So I replied, “Then … Continue reading Love in the Lie

Broken Toes “Has a car ever run over your foot?” “Yes,” I said. “Terrible. Very, very painful.” “Have you ever … Continue reading Broken Toes

The Award Ralph won a prestigious award for one of his paintings. It made him feel good. So later, when … Continue reading The Award

Away from Home Marty didn’t know much about the world. All he knew was he wanted to get away. So … Continue reading Away from Home

Middle-Distance Runner Jesse placed third in the mile. He received a third place ribbon. He should have been proud. He … Continue reading Middle-Distance Runner

Pumpkin Roll She’d been ill for a few days. She said it felt like the flu. Her temperature was over … Continue reading Pumpkin Roll

Beauty “I know I’m getting older,” Claire said. “I can see the wrinkles and spots on my hands. And I … Continue reading Measure of Beauty

Bending & Breaking “There’s rules to the game.” “I know,” he said. “You broke ’em. So now you can’t play.” … Continue reading Bending & Breaking

A New Pair of Pants Baker’s pants were too tight. He finally decided he needed a new pair. Maybe two. … Continue reading A New Pair of Pants

Values The master artist told his pupil it was time to study value. “Do you know what value is?” The … Continue reading Values