Read Short True Life Stories
listed below in order of the date they were published, with new stories first.
I wanted to share this piece about Christmas growing up in the 1980s.
Heartwarming story of the relationship between a crippled old woman and her young grandson, the secret they share, and her memories of lost loves.
A teenage girl deals with her first boyfriend and the changes the relationship causes in her life.
A nostalgic remembrance of home and place, with all the quirks and eccentricities that make it special.
A young boys fishing fantasies, his dream catch, and his interactions with a young rival who shares the same fishing spot.
A dying young man looks back on his childhood and remembers a special tree.
A description of the relationships between a group of teenage girls, and a glimpse into their daily activities.
The wedding of a poor clerk's daughter to a wealthy man's son stirs up lots of gossip and speculation among the ladies of the community.
A young Philippine woman tries to find a way to survive after the death of both her parents.
A young man struggles with his mothers dying wish, and his relationship with his long lost father.
A wife & mother struggles with lack of fulfillment and the drudgery of her daily routine as she agonizes over what might have been.
A memory of wars, a tribute to veterans, and thoughts of old and new loves.
An easy to relate to story about getting your license to drive and initiation to adulthood.
A teen compares two differing philosophies regarding power vs. respect.