“Trishan, do you think I’m overdressed for a family barbecue?” Sarika asked me as they walked to where his car was parked. “No, I don’t think so,” I replied. “I think you look lovely.” She smiled. “Thank you.” I was carrying the covered tray with the Jeera chicken wings which she had baked. I had… Read More The Family Barbecue
“Trishan, why do you keep looking at your watch? Do you have somewhere to go?” “No, I don’t have anywhere to go.” “Would you like a cup of tea?” “No, thanks. Where’s Rehema?” “Is she the reason why you keep looking at your watch?” “I thought she would be here by now. Do you want… Read More Dating, Marriage & Homecooked Vegan Cuisine
Hank was sitting on the bench at the community center when Anaïs walked over to him. “Hello, Pastor Hank.” “Hello, Anaïs.” “I didn’t expect to run into you here but I’m glad I did. I’m here to sign up for a Fitness Kickboxing class.” “That’s great. I’m here because I teach Vegan and Vegetarian cooking… Read More At the Community Center
Laird was leaving the coffee shop when he spotted Emma, his colleague Bradley’s wife. Tucking the newspaper under the arm carrying the coffee, he used his free hand to open the door. She was just passing by when he called out to her. She turned and her face broke into a big smile. “Hello, Laird.”… Read More Laird Lunches With Emma
One thing I will always be grateful to Papa for is passing on the passions of painting, music and the love of nature. I remember when I was a little girl, while Beethoven, Bach or Mozart, his favorites, played in the background, he would paint. The music seemed to calm and inspire him at the… Read More Papa
At the age of thirty, I opened my very own restaurant where mock-tails, tropical fruit juices, non-alcoholic wines, healthy drinks, vegetarian, organic, gluten-free, and kosher dishes are served. It has been a big success. We are open from 6pm and to midnight, Mondays to Thursdays and Sundays. We’re not open on Fridays and Saturdays. We… Read More For What It’s Worth
Colleen and her friend, Marlene were having their regular morning Bible study in the lounge area at the office. Colleen was reading. “For it doesn’t go into their heart but into their stomach, and then out of the body. In saying this, Jesus declared all foods clean.” “Wait a minute. Where does it say that… Read More It Matters
So, dinner with Marcus was amazing. I had such a great time. As I do my work, my thoughts take me back to that Saturday evening. He came and picked me up at my place at exactly seven. He looked very handsome in his expensive looking tan colored jacket and white shirt. His eyes traveled… Read More Devastating News
Sami finished his conference call and when it was finished, he stood up and stretched. Sometimes, those calls could be so tedious. He was hungry. Perhaps he should have Thai food delivered. He picked up his phone and called his secretary. “Hannah, could you call Mengrai Thai, order my usual and have it delivered at… Read More Christmas in Tampa
Carmela sat in the empty church which was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. She was on her way home from the salon where she worked when she decided to stop in and pray for her brother, Guido who died five years ago from a heart attack. She hoped and prayed that he… Read More Carmela’s Story
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