"A special holiday weekend with my childhood best friend"
My holiday weekend was planned a month ago. Memorial Day is always difficult for me. I lost my only child in Iraq, killed in action. I can’t believe it has been fifteen years since he was taken from me. My lifelong...
"My mind drifted in class, while it seemed so real."
The time between high school and college was strange. We all searched for our place and mostly fumbled about. Clicks and popularity contests are the everyday event. My mind and thoughts drifted from reality and took me somewhere new.She moved...
"My husband was in the trenches, but the family needed a son"
I gave Donald a last hug and stepped back to admire him in his new uniform. He had been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel just before coming on leave. I hoped this would keep him out of the ghastly trenches, but he...
"A faithful servant gets as good as he gives in the royal palace"
“Come.” I step out of the dim antechamber, into the throne room. The noble throng parts. There is a chill in the air. The vast hall is heavy with silence. Anticipation. I wear only my flimsy underwear beneath my tunic....