Category: The Lights of Pine Hollow

No Gutter. No Gutter. No Gutter. 12/27/2024 Sarah grinned as Leo brought her a chocolate chunk muffin and a Peppermint White Cocoa. “Thank you. Can we split the muffin? I can’t possibly eat all that.” “If you’d like.” He spun … Continue readingNo Gutter. No Gutter. No Gutter.

Bento Boxing Day 12/26/2024 Whitney peeked into the hospital room. Joe was alone. He looked like he was sleeping. ‘Rats, I don’t want to bother him.’ She lingered in the doorway, Christmas tree box in hand. “You can go in.” … Continue readingBento Boxing Day

Pasterka 12/25/2024 “I don’t understand.” Elka whispered to Grace. “How do you get a square bruise on your head?” She pulled out her phone and held it up to her forehead. “Oh.” She nodded. Her brow furrowed and she began … Continue readingPasterka

Judgment 12/22/2024 “Where are we now?” Mr. Awesomeness climbed out of the firetruck and held the door. Polka Pete climbed out and zipped his collar up tighter. “This is Unity Court. These two houses have been at war for years, … Continue readingJudgment

The Way To A Man’s Heart 12/22/2024 “Help Joseph up to his room.” Mary pointed to the stairs. “I’ll be up to check on you shortly.” She turned to Murray with tears in her eyes. “Don’t get ahead of matters, … Continue readingThe Way To A Man’s Heart

Humble Service To Others And Trumpeting The Goodness Of The Lord 12/22/2024 Sarah was wedged in between Grace and Emma. The pew was crowded today. Ronny was sitting beside Emma and Mandy was crammed in between Elka and Grace. She … Continue readingHumble Service To Others And Trumpeting The Goodness Of The Lord

Mind Your Manners, Both Of You 12/21/2024 Sarah snapped the picture and pranced over to Santa’s throne to help the child off of his lap. “You sat so nicely.” “Santa said you have stickers.” She took Sarah’s hand and hopped … Continue readingMind Your Manners, Both Of You

Supposed To Feel My Feelings 12/17/2024 Murray strolled into the kitchen and kissed Mary on the cheek. “It smells marvelous. What is it?” “Elka gave me a recipe to try.” “Your coffee klatch. How did that go?” He poked around … Continue readingSupposed To Feel My Feelings

Tea With Mary 12/17/2024 Leo was finishing a mug of coffee when his mother entered the kitchen. “Good morning, dear.” “Hi, Mom. Gotta get ready for work.” He rinsed out his cup and set in into the drying rack. “You … Continue readingTea With Mary

Full Disclosure 12/16/2024 Leo sat in the car, listening to Christmas music as the lights in the department store faded. That amused him. ‘Maslov’s is too classy to simply switch the lights off. It’s like the house lights at a … Continue readingFull Disclosure