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The Sketchbook “Are you okay?” Lynn asked her friend as she hung her winter coat on the peg. “Mommy and Aunt Ivy are fighting and it’s my fault.” Chelsea dried her tears on her knit mitten. “Your fault?” “I wanted … Continue readingThe Sketchbook
It’s A Girlfriend Contest And That’s Dumb “I’m so sorry about Angela.” Nancy said, offering Ian some gingerbread men. “I think she was just really nervous.” “Seems like.” He took one and bit off a leg. “I guess I’ll have … Continue readingIt’s A Girlfriend Contest And That’s Dumb
Those Two Again? Ian figured he’d swing through the Zavijava for a cup of hot chocolate before he pressed on to the Tarlow’s. ‘Oh, boy. Those two again?’ He thought as he stepped away from the door. ‘The hot chocolate … Continue readingThose Two Again?
Hopscotch The kids were out for recess. Chelsea and Lynn were playing hopscotch with one of Chelsea’s bright blue hair twisties as a marker. “Did you ask if Aunt Ivy could come over?” “Yep. She didn’t say no. She doesn’t … Continue readingHopscotch
Meeting Angela “Do I look alright?” Angela asked as she looked at her reflection in a picture frame. “Don’t be nervous, Ian is very down to earth.” “I know. I know. I don’t really do this. You know?” “Neither does … Continue readingMeeting Angela
I Drew It For You “What is that?” Chelsea asked. “I’m drawing a picture of what we did this weekend.” Lynn said. “Ooh! We put up our Christmas tree too. How big is yours?” “All the way to the ceiling. … Continue readingI Drew It For You
Go Fish! Frank, Kendra and Chelsea were engaged in a spirited game of Go Fish when the curtains lit up. “Mom’s home.” Kendra said, laying down a pair of fours. “Do you have any Jacks?” “None at all. Go fish. … Continue readingGo Fish!
Turkey Teckaneenee The sun was kissing the horizon when he pulled into his brother’s driveway. The door burst open and a couple of wild things came charging out onto the lawn. “Uncle Ian! Uncle Ian!” Bradley jumped up and down. … Continue readingTurkey Teckaneenee
Peppermint Hot Chocolate And A Cookie? The jazzy Christmas music made the wait more bearable. Ian wasn’t in a hurry, exactly. He just wanted a cup of hot chocolate to cheer him up for the long day ahead. “What would … Continue readingPeppermint Hot Chocolate And A Cookie?
Black Friday Muffin Stop The Zavijava was packed to capacity with holiday shoppers. Jazz instrumentals of Christmas music were barely audible over the cacophony of blended conversations. Ivy leaned away from the jostling of passersby. “Okay, you’ve got my attention. … Continue readingBlack Friday Muffin Stop
