A Storm Rolling In

All I could see as the storm rolled in was the darkened sky and the wind moving the leaves of the trees — green shifting through an entire spectrum of its shades. I watched, leaning back in my chair, tucked safely under the awning. I suppose lightning could still strike me — but the storm wasn’t […]

#SoL20: Frogs

There was a show on television when I was a kid, though I don’t recall the name, but I recall the premise. A kid would have a secret/weird talent or collection or hobby that a panel of celebrities would have to guess. It was on Nickelodeon so the once infamous “green slime” was involved if […]

#SoL20: Central Living

Of all the rooms in my grandparents’ house, the living room stands out to me the most. It was like Grand Central Station in my grandparents’ house because no other part of the house could really be accessed without passing through that room. The front door, the kitchen, the play room, and the bedrooms were […]

Honeysuckle Memory

They say that memory is tied to smell and I can think of no example better than every year when I am slammed in the face with the scent of honeysuckle. It usually occurs during the transition from spring to summer. That time of year is always a strong reminder of the days I spent at […]