Tag Archives: DP Challenge

One Second is All it Takes

She stepped off the sidewalk, not realizing that a bus was speeding toward her. Having lived in this city for several years, my mother and I had never strolled downtown together. So during one of her visits, we decided to … Continue reading

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Something About Turning 30

From a very young age I can remember wanting to grow older. As a child, I wanted to be a teenager. Teens had more freedom, or so I thought. Then I wanted to turn sixteen so I could drive. The … Continue reading

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Unbelievable Surprise

With much relief, I awoke this morning to realize that Christmas is over. Although Christmas can be an enjoyable time, I’m glad that we have another year to go before doing it all again. As I jumped out of bed … Continue reading

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Manure and Freedom

How does manure and freedom go together? Well, let me explain. I grew up in a small town, on a 15 acre piece of land. We had horses, cows, chickens, goats, dogs, cats, fish and birds. Life was great back … Continue reading

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