Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com Father Morelli was in the sanctuary praying when Genet walked in. She stopped, not wanting to disturb him and waited. Twenty minutes later, he turned and saw her standing there. He slipped the Rosary into the pocket of his cassock. "Hello," he said. She walked over to him. "Hello. You …
In Rome
It was their first evening in Rome. They arrived that morning at 10:30am. They took a 27 minute taxi ride from Fiumicino Airport to Lifestyle Suites Rome. They checked into their Salotto 93 Suite with its French balcony, king size bed and view of Piazza Navona. "What a lovely suite," Chioma remarked. "It's elegant, luxurious …
Behind These Walls…
Photo of Château de Saulxures - Wikipedia It sat there, languishing, the beautiful chateau, which used to be bustling with life. It was the place where everybody who was anybody went. Many extravagant parties were thrown there. The owner, Jean Monet and his lovely wife, Margot who left their vineyard in Bordeaux to move to …
Orphanage Tourism
Did you know that most children in orphanages aren't really orphans? According to research done by Research by UNICEF up to 75% of children kept in orphanages in Cambodia and Nepal are not even orphans. Many of the children come from poor rural families and are trafficked into orphanages because their parents feel this will give …
An Evening Out with Karine
It was Thursday night. After having something light to eat because he didn't have much of an appetite because he was so excited to be going out with Karine even though it was just to play ping pong, he showered and changed into a grey shirt and dark blue pants. He put his luggage away. …
Adaliya and Liang
It was during the summer and I was working as a waitress at a swanky restaurant. The first time he came I noticed him the moment he walked in. He didn't notice me as he made his way over to the table where a group of people were already seated. I finished serving at the …
Another Busy Day
PHOTO PROMPT © Jan Wayne Fields It was another very busy day at the shop. Tourists flocked in and out, buying almost everything in sight. They especially loved the hats. I stood there, beaming. The shop’s mine. I opened it last year after I participated in a UN Women’s Project. Naturally, I faced opposition …
Toshiro Returns to Tokyo
Toshiro was back in Tokyo. He returned two weeks ago. It was hard being away from Kampala. All he could think about was Ife and how much he missed being with her. All along he knew that what he had been doing was wrong but he couldn't help himself. He wanted Ife so much. She …
Toshiro Goes to Bunga
The taxi pulled up in front of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Bunga and Toshiro got out. Last night, he decided that he would pay a visit to Ife's church. He wanted to surprise her. His heart pounded as he stared at the building. He was nervous. After the taxi drove off, he walked slowly …
Thomas and Tracey
My nephew, Sam and I were on a double date with a mother and her daughter. It has been a long while since I have even thought about dating again. Eight years ago I lost my fiancee, Brenda. She was killed by a drunk driver just weeks before our wedding. It took a long, long …
Notes to Women 