I vividly recall how the early morning light filtered through the lace curtains of our small apartment in a peaceful area of town, which I had thought would be the ideal location for a forever sort of love. Everything seemed so certain back then. With Adrian Moore, I, Caroline Reeves, had created a straightforward existence that was full of sincere affectionate moments. Routine comforts characterized our days: calm evenings spent sitting together, discussing everything and nothing; walks down sidewalks bordered with trees; and shared cups of tea in the kitchen. Nothing ever seemed wrong in those early days. Adrian was…
Author: World Wide
If Mr. Lewis had learned anything during his fifteen years as a school administrator, it was that children carried burdens that adults frequently ignored. While some concealed their difficulties beneath silent obedience and courteous smiles, others flaunted them. Among the silent ones was little Mia. Her dark hair were always tied perfectly with blue ribbons, and she was petite for her age at nine. She never started arguments or interrupted others. She melted into the background, if anything. Because of this, it took Mr. Lewis longer than necessary to realize what she was doing. She was stealing food. Not in…
After an entitled mother demands her seat, Claire’s café morning becomes tense. Claire maintains calm as the woman’s rudeness turns violent, building up a brilliant reply. I was nervous and excited to get the greatest spot in my favorite café. My refuge was a comfortable spot with the smell of freshly ground coffee and baked goodies. I went there for life’s big moments, and I had news. I was offered a marketing director position at a great company yesterday. The stuff of dreams. I could see myself in the corner office, planning campaigns and organizing meetings. The idea excited…
A rabbit, a fox and a bear have to enroll in the army. Neither of the 3 are very happy about it, and the only chance they have to avoid it is by being rejected during the medical exam. As they are waiting in line at the doctor’s office, their desperation builds up untill right before it’s the rabbits turn. The rabbit turns to the fox, “Fox, I might have a plan. B.i.te off my ear, trust me on this one!” The fox does so, and the rabbit enters the office. A few moments later, he gets out yelling, “I…
I never expected what happened when my grandmother invited us over for her birthday. Their behavior destroyed her heart, and I wouldn’t tolerate it. They did something unforgivable, so I gave them a lesson they’ll never forget. You must know my grandmother to understand why this impacted me so hard. One of the most generous, loving people I’ve met. She raised me and my siblings after my parents divorced. She never complained or demanded. I consider her a hero, not just a grandmother. She didn’t want anyone to organize her birthday because she was thoughtful. She organized her own 83rd…
A typical Tuesday started it all. She appeared as I left the store with groceries in hand in a light drizzle. A young mother with a worn blue blanket sat on the market curb with her baby. Her pale, drawn face and dark eyes projected tiredness and sorrow. I stopped in my tracks when she hugged that little infant as if holding on firmly could carry them both away from the harshness of the world. “Please,” she said as I passed, barely audible over the rain. “Anything helps, ma’am.” Never give money to strangers—I live by that rule. I tell…
A woman was flying from Melbourne to Brisbane. Unexpectedly, the plane was diverted to Sydney. The flight attendant explained that there would be a delay, and if the passengers wanted to get off the aircraft the plane would re-board in 50 minutes. Everybody got off the plane except one lady who was blind. A man had noticed her as he walked by and could tell the lady was blind because her Seeing Eye Dog lay quietly underneath the seats in front of her throughout the entire flight. He could also tell she had flown this very flight before because the…
A charming stranger knocked on my door, mistaking me for the cleaning lady. I played along. An funny mistake turned into a frightening realization. Scrubbing the kitchen countertops brought the smell of lemon cleaning. A faint dishwasher hum filled the peaceful air. Cleaning wasn’t my favorite, but it kept my hands busy and mind clean. The doorbell interrupted me after I threw the sponge in the sink. A tall, polished man with a toothpaste commercial smile greeted me when I opened the door. One hand clutched a leather briefcase and the other a smart phone. He exclaimed, “Hello!” Looking for…
The Unexpected Miracle It was a cool October morning when 53-year-old Eleanor first discovered that life had something extraordinary in store. As she sat at her kitchen table with a cup of tea, she absentmindedly took a pregnancy test. When the second line appeared, her heart skipped a beat. For decades, she had been a devoted mother and a proud grandmother to two lovely daughters. Yet, now, with trembling hands and a racing pulse, she realized that she was expecting a child—indeed, not just one, but twins. Eleanor’s mind swirled with disbelief. The sudden weight gain and erratic mood swings…
