Category: Goodness & Lights

Third Time’s The Charm 12/19/2025 Matt tossed in his bed, tears staining the pillow. Mom peeked in the door and withdrew quietly. She shook her head as she headed downstairs. Bonnie was besieging Harry. “Did he get a ring or … Continue readingThird Time’s The Charm

Getting Blown Up Put Me Off My Weekly Routine 12/19/2025 “Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. It’s been two weeks since my last confession.” Matt fidgeted with his sling, grateful that he didn’t have to do this at a … Continue readingGetting Blown Up Put Me Off My Weekly Routine

Marzipan Melody 12/16/2025 “Well, that wasn’t so bad. Right?” His mom watched the floor indicator count down. “Yeah, it’s fine.” He leaned on the elevator’s handrail, studying the etched medal of St. Hedwig on the elevator doors. “Are we going … Continue readingMarzipan Melody

Follow The Breadcrumbs To Obviousville With Me 12/15/2025 Joe was turning the knob to his quarters when his pocket started yelling, “Well, golly!” like Gomer Pyle. He smiled as he fished out his phone and pressed the YoWut icon to … Continue readingFollow The Breadcrumbs To Obviousville With Me

Now, You’ve Got A Dad… Maybe 12/14/2025 The phone rang as the major was about to leave his office. He gave it an angry scowl as it had the temerity to ring again. “Hang on. Hang on.” He sat down. … Continue readingNow, You’ve Got A Dad… Maybe

Burp 12/13/2025 “Are you sure you’re okay, Matt?” His mom asked. Matt strolled through the Christmas Village with his folks and his brother. “Sure, this is nice. Ooh, is that root beer or birch beer in that keg?” Harry strode … Continue readingBurp

It’s An All-Bro Christmas This Year 12/12/2025 “I don’t know.” Matt said, studying the back seat. “How should I sit?” The med-tech crouched down to look in. “You want to sit behind Mom here. I’d roll that blanket up and … Continue readingIt’s An All-Bro Christmas This Year

Guess She’s Still Mad 12/10/2025 “Did you want to go down to the cafeteria and grab some lunch while we wait for your tests?” The nurse asked. “I’d really like to stretch my legs, ma’am.” She looked at him suspiciously. … Continue readingGuess She’s Still Mad

Trees For Miles 12/9/2025 “Look, I did all your laundry except for the dry cleaning stuff. You can handle that at home. Listen to me. Home. You lucky dog, going home for Christmas.” Joe smiled, but tears were forming in … Continue readingTrees For Miles

Fist Of Vengeance 12/8/2025 “So, are we doing this finally?” Jamal stepped into the breezeway. Hassan led him to the garage door. “It almost doesn’t seem worth it. The Faransi already bought Dablan a new camel and sent a doctor … Continue readingFist Of Vengeance