Monthly Archives: February 2009

see me flash

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Deanna

If you go to Camroc Press Review, you’ll see my micro story (aka flash fiction), “Emily’s Last Day.” Woohoo, this is my first published fictional piece! It may sound a bit familiar. A year ago I posted here about a day at my aunt’s house. This month I wrote a brief essay, and through the … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 25, 2009 by Deanna

For a kid, welcomed, nurtured, and loved by two parents who loved one another, given an expectation of holy goodness and light by eons of preacher’s family trained church-goers, the opportunities abounded. I’d save the world, sweet as candy. I could. If I were good enough. My problem wasn’t my parents being demigods who played … Continue reading →

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full spectrum

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Deanna

We received illuminated encouragement in our home recently. On a weekend with nothing better to do, Tim cut a hole in the ceiling. Next, he fiddled around on the roof and in the attic. Like artwork, the tube carries daylight through a reflective shaft and into our once-dark hallway. Feeling depressed? Come over and stand … Continue reading →

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it found me, and it killed me

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Deanna

What 17-year-old could resist this? I couldn’t. Yes, we had guys in tight pants back then. Looong hair, too. Just a little twang. And they repented, maybe too late, but they did. Sigh.

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writing is like a horse

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Deanna

I learned something during the two or three years my daughter took riding lessons. Though I hated to admit it, those huge, equine creatures intimidated me. Thankfully, my reticence to stand near the horses never rubbed off on Victoria. Out at the ranch, she thrived. I waited in the car. Before I discovered my fear, … Continue reading →

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