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Mrs. Lopez Learns the Truth

Mariana Lopez was on her way home after having dinner with her friend, Rena when she spotted her son-in-law, Paul. He didn’t see her. He looked good. Married life must finally be agreeing with him. They hadn’t seen him for ages. The family had been very disappointed when they didn’t spend Christmas with them. Angie… Read More Mrs. Lopez Learns the Truth

June 6, 2022May 18, 2022 notestowomenLeave a comment

With Friends Like These…

It was in between classes and I was hanging around in front of the lockers. To pass the time before my next class, I decided to look at the photos I had taken of Dae. I didn’t hear Veronica and Radika as they walked up behind me and peered over my shoulder so I was… Read More With Friends Like These…

January 24, 2022April 21, 2022 notestowomenLeave a comment

A Day in Ouidah

Ede was looking out the window when she saw Hank drive up. Immediately her heart began to beat faster. “Pastor Hank is here,” she told her grandmother. “Good. I’m looking forward to meeting him.” Ede went to answer the door. Hank’s face broke into big smile when he saw her. “Good morning, Pastor Hank.” “Good… Read More A Day in Ouidah

November 7, 2021April 10, 2022 notestowomen1 Comment

The Decision

He had been praying and fasting for weeks on end. He thought about what his friend, Bernard had said after he told him that he couldn’t imagine leaving the church. “You don’t have to give up your Catholic faith if you don’t want to.” And to his objection that Clara and he would be unequally… Read More The Decision

November 7, 2021October 30, 2021 notestowomenLeave a comment

Celebration and Commitment

Boris was out taking a walk. It was early evening. He had stopped by Tulia’s apartment to see if she wanted to join him but she wasn’t there. Too bad. It would have been nice. He thoroughly enjoyed her company. They had been seeing each other regularly for several months now. As he walked in… Read More Celebration and Commitment

April 27, 2021September 17, 2021 notestowomenLeave a comment

Tobias’ Dinner With Puah

“Where’s the rest of the dress?” “What do you mean?” “Are you kidding? It’s too short.” “It’s supposed to be short.” “Well, you’re not wearing it to the restaurant.” “I’m not a child, Tobias.” “I know that,” he muttered under his breath. Seeing her in that dress stirred feelings in him, making it hard for… Read More Tobias’ Dinner With Puah

June 23, 2020November 15, 2020 notestowomenLeave a comment

Meant for Each Other

Rafiq was standing on the sidewalk, waiting for Joy when Ranya walked up to him.  “So, I hear that you’re married,” she said, her expression hostile as she looked up at him. Rafiq set his cup down, his eyes meeting hers squarely.  “Who told you?” “Dhara.  When were you going to tell me?” Dhara was… Read More Meant for Each Other

March 11, 2020May 21, 2022 notestowomenLeave a comment

Matt’s Story

A couple of years ago, my world as I knew it was turned upside down.  I was 17 and at my cousin, Rose’s wedding.  At the reception, a relative who had way too much to drink, put his arm around me and said, “I don’t know about the rest of the family but I’m sure… Read More Matt’s Story

October 25, 2019November 1, 2019 notestowomenLeave a comment

Folani’s Story

My name is Folani.  At the age of 16, I was forced to marry the man who raped me so that I wouldn’t bring shame on my family.  He wanted to marry me but after I rejected him, he raped me.  I told my my mother what he had done to me and she insisted… Read More Folani’s Story

October 22, 2019October 21, 2019 notestowomen2 Comments

The Letter/Choices #writephoto

As I stand here gazing at the calm waves, I think about my grandmother, Maude.  A lovely woman who was a nurse during the second World War.  She was twenty-three at the time.  I can still remember the sadness in her eyes when she spoke of the young soldiers who died.  There was one particular… Read More The Letter/Choices #writephoto

June 6, 2019March 17, 2020 notestowomen12 Comments

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