Antonia watched Laird and Martina, anxious for them to leave. It was torture seeing them together. After Martina and Mr. Pendlebury returned to the drawing-room, talking and laughing, Laird had immediately left her to join them. Even though she lived there, she felt like an outsider and she hated Martina for that. Laird, oblivious to… Read More A Bitter Taste
Laird was on his way to Martina’s place when his father called him. “Hello, Dad.” “Hello, Laird. How are you?” “Other than being busy with work and wedding plans, I’m fine, thanks. How about you?” “I’m doing well, thanks. I’m calling to invite you and your fiancée to have dinner with your sister, Antonia and… Read More Mr. Pendlebury’s Dinner Invitation
It was Canada Day. Usually, he spent it either with Gina and Cam or sometimes with the rest of the family but this year he decided that he was going to spend it alone. He would go for a ride and then, spend the rest of the day reading or watching television. When he felt… Read More Matt’s Canada Day
“I passed by your church this morning and heard the congregation singing, Jesus is Coming Again.” “Yes. It’s one of my favorite hymns.” “You really believe He’s coming again.” “Of course. God is not a Man that He should lie. Jesus promised that He will come again and He will.” “If that is true, why… Read More Don’t Put it Off
She was leaning against the building, a vision of beauty. Flaming curly red hair framed a beautiful face. She was obviously waiting for someone–a friend or a boyfriend? He hoped that it wasn’t the latter. As he stood there, trying to figure out whether or not he should approach her, she moved away from the… Read More A Vision of Beauty
She sat on the porch, an open book in her lap but she wasn’t reading it. Her eyes were on the street. She was waiting for her daughter to come home from school. Somewhere in the back- yard, she heard the piercing trill of a bird. It was a beautiful spring afternoon. Quite peaceful… Read More From Abuse to Abundance
May 1-7 has been Mental Health awareness week. One in three Americans struggles with mental illness but the rate is much higher in women. Research shows that women are 40% more likely to develop depression than men. It is not clear why mental illness is more common among women but doctors have come up with a number… Read More Women and Mental Health
In light of the Academy Awards which are happening this Sunday, I thought I should salute two women who made Oscar history. The first is Halle Berry. Her gut wrenching portrayal in Monster’s Ball of a hard-working waitress struggling to raise an obese son while her husband sat on death row earned her the Best Actress Oscar, making… Read More Oscar History Makers
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