I was about six years old on the date of this unfortunate event. It was the summer of 2008 and it was a very hot day. It had gotten to the point where it was so hot that from a distance you could see the ripples in the air caused by the heat waves. At … Continue reading A Summer to Remember
Things don’t always play out the way you plan them to. It doesn’t matter how many lists you make or journals you fill with your version of “perfection”. Reality just doesn’t match up. I remember that day in vivid detail; the midday july heat beating down on my neck and the trees, cloaked with … Continue reading How to Heal Heartbreak
“Mad!” she squealed. “Gracie” I replied. “I can’t believe you are here! You stayed!” “I did” “Ellie said you went home.” “Hide, Hide” Ellie whispered running to the corner. “Go hide on the stairs.” The door swung open. I was picking at the worn out white carpet lining the stairs trying not to make … Continue reading Evie, Dorothy, and the Witch
“TYLER!” my dad yelled out as my brother shrieked, flopping out of the golf cart and onto the wet, perfectly cut grass. “Your mother is going to kill me,” my father mumbled with a sigh as he rushed out of the cart to comfort my little brother whose cries had shaken the quiet golf course. … Continue reading Sharing the Spotlight
“Click” the door went as i opened it. the textured plastic brushed my hand as i heaved my body into the massive truck. As soon as my dad had plopped the equipment into the trunk, he hopped in the car also.He turned the matte black key sideways after he inserted it into the glossy metal … Continue reading Seams Good
The long whistling wind suddenly froze. The forest that surrounded me was still, and quiet, too quiet. My eyes scanned an 80 yard radius with no movement detected, just the peaceful sounds of nature. Just as I was going to evacuate my location, the faintest crunch sound echoed towards me. It was followed … Continue reading Saving Private Louie
My legs are shaking, my hands are shaking, all of me is shaking. I know it is not too late to turn back. . . . I blink my eyes open to see my cousin Nathan waking up beside me. I freak out for a moment thinking that I’ve missed my plane from Denver back … Continue reading Conquering The Sidewinder
I lie on my bed and sigh in boredom. I look over at the silver analog clock and its 7:49. Still no call. 8 o’clock. Nothing. 8:30. Still not here. My heart beats fast in my chest and I walk down the hall to the room that holds my grandma. Her face is heavy with … Continue reading In a Heartbeat, Everything Changed
“SMASH,” as a huge wave hit the 30 foot Grady White center console boat that was carrying my family and I. The boat was packed with everything from junk food to fishing rods and the cabin was filled with the diving and snorkeling things. “I can’t wait until we get there,” I exclaimed to the … Continue reading 7 Mile Paradise
Ski club was the best. Every Friday afternoon, we would all gather in the gym and walk down to the ECC, piling into busses that were lined up by grade. The TVs on the busses usually play cheesy Disney movies, but that was ok. Everyone watched them anyways. It was almost dark when we arrived … Continue reading A Mountain Story