It was his first time in New York. He was there on business but today, he was doing a bit of sightseeing. It was a nice break from his otherwise quiet and uneventful life in Cornwall. He sighed as he thought about his life before…yes, those soothing sounds of sunshine and long forgotten days. He… Read More In A New York Minute
After reading the novel, Rebecca, I’ve always imagined meeting a handsome widower like Maxim de Winter who would sweep me off my feet. Then, I’d chide myself for having such foolish thoughts. I gaze across the river at the Statue of Liberty. I was 9 when my family and I came to America from Liberia. … Read More Wishful Thinking
“Albert, this place is like a zoo,” Chi said. “That’s why the wife didn’t come.” “By the way, how’s she doing since Jason moved to Kenya?” Albert sighed. “Not good. She’s still upset that he moved there instead of to America, Canada or England.” “Why Kenya of all places?” “He always wanted to visit Africa… Read More Why Kenya?
“The child that never learns to obey his parents in the home will not obey God or man out of the home” – Susanna Wesley Susanna Wesley was 19 years old when she married 26 year old Samuel Wesley. They had 19 children, nine of them died as infants and one was accidently smothered by… Read More Mother of Methodism
Jason glanced at his watch. In a few minutes, he, Michelle and a few other colleagues would be heading out of the office to have dinner at Hong Kong Kitchen. He pulled on his jacket and then went over to his desk to power off his computer before locking his drawers. Michelle stood at the… Read More Dinner with the Group
The next morning (Tuesday) he met Michelle. When he saw her his mind immediately went to Betsy Ming, the Cranberry shag carpet and glinting gizmos. She was a girl from school who had invited him over to her parents’ house when no one was at home to show him her father’s fancy gadgets but they… Read More Meeting Michelle
When Shiloh showed up, Mr. Gladstone was out on the porch. After they exchanged greetings, he said, “I’m sorry but there has been a change of plans.” “What happened?” she asked after he motioned to her to sit down. “I had to take Emily home. She wasn’t feeling well.” “Oh, no. I hope she’s going… Read More A Change of Plans
As he sat there, waiting to board his flight to Nairobi, Kenya, he could still hear his mother demanding for the umpteenth time, “Why do you have to go there?” “My company is sending me there, Ma.” “Why Africa? Why not America or Canada or England?” “They need me in Nairobi. Besides, I’ve always wanted… Read More Off to Nairobi
“Good evening and welcome to Insight Weekly. I’m your host, Bill Whitaker. This evening, I have a very special guest here with me. She recently won a humanitarian award for her work in Africa. She has appeared on numerous television shows, including CNN and BBC and in several magazines. She recently made TIME’s list of… Read More Avianna’s Interview
“Congratulations, Grayson. I heard about your engagement. Kendall is a lovely girl. Your families must be so thrilled.” I forced a smile. “Thank you, Lady Sarridge. Yes, our families are very pleased.” “I wish you both a lifetime of happiness.” “Thank you, Lady Sarridge.” “Thank you for the invitation. Mr. Seton and I look forward… Read More The Lagos Affair
Notes to Women 