It was five-thirty on Thursday and he had just left his office and was on his way to see Ruth. He had to have it out with her and he wanted to do it before Chioma and he went to Rome on Sunday. Yesterday, he called her at her office and she had sounded very… Read More Dushan Goes to Ruth
Chioma decided to stop by Ruth’s office before heading to hers. After getting out of taxi, she stood on the sidewalk for a moment, looking up at the building. Then, she walked through the revolving doors and went up to the reception desk. The man glanced up at her. “May I help you?” “Yes, I’d… Read More Chioma Confronts Ruth
“Antonia, we need to talk,” Mr. Pendlebury’s quiet but urgent voice startled her and she looked at him as he stood there in the doorway. “Yes, Father?” “May I come in?” “Yes, of course. Have a seat.” “No, thanks. I’ll remain standing.” “Did you go out?” “Yes. I went to the cemetery.” “Oh. I haven’t… Read More Mr. Pendlebury Levels With Antonia
Someone had left a newspaper clipping on the floor outside of his office. Father Kiesler picked it up and read the newspaper article on Father Schmidt. It spoke of all he had done for the community and for St. Albertus Magnus, the co-ed boarding school where students were taught by both resident priests and nuns.… Read More A Curious Discovery
Nata. Dakar. The date. These were scrawled at the back of the photo I held in my hand. I found it among my brother’s belongings. An intrepid missionary, he had traveled to Senegal to share the Gospel. He died shortly after his return. Who was Nata? Finding Nata soon became an obsession. 52 Words
I was a gourmand. Food was my obsession. I gorged on it every chance I got. Whenever I traveled, I preferred to pop into the different restaurants and enjoying the different cuisines than go sightseeing. My friends and family stopped going abroad with me because I always wanted to stop somewhere to eat when they… Read More I Still Enjoy Good Food but…
Notes to Women 