by Melinda VanLone | Jan 13, 2012 | Stories, Thoughts |
“You know, we’ve walked by here every day for a year and I’ve never noticed that before.” Stella paused on the cracked sidewalk. She rubbed her arms. Even in her red wool jacket, the chill made her joints ache. “What?” Margie continued on for a few more feet before...
by Melinda VanLone | Jan 9, 2012 | Thoughts |
I’m so excited! My little corner of the intrawebs has received the Versatile Blogger award, bestowed on me by the awesome Debra Kristi! It’s my first award, not only for the blog, but for anything really. I did a happy dance when I saw my name listed there, let me...
by Melinda VanLone | Jan 6, 2012 | Photos, Stories, Thoughts |
“Mary, wait!” Patch grabbed my arm, which interrupted the spell I’d spent the past five minutes focused on. “It’s now or never, Patch.” I gently removed the offending digits, then spread my arms out wide once more. My robes cascaded over my arms in a satisfying way. I...
by Melinda VanLone | Dec 30, 2011 | Stories, Thoughts |
Evie stared up at the building and shuddered. She’d never liked the tall ones. She’d rather keep her feet on the ground. Probably her gypsy heritage. The highest she liked to get was the back of a horse. But if she wanted the ability to save her people, she had to do...
by Melinda VanLone | Dec 26, 2011 | Thoughts |
1. Sparkly, glittery wrapping paper looks fantastic. In the store. From a distance. It will, however, coat the table, the floor, the rug, your face, and the cat with glitter for the next 6 months. Just say no. Step away from the glitter. 2. Shopping the weekend before...
by Melinda VanLone | Dec 23, 2011 | Stories, Thoughts |
Meghan hadn’t noticed the chairs before. They graced the yard which stretched along the side of a house on the street she took every day. Usually she walked with her head down; too anxious to get to work and get the day over with to notice her surroundings. These...
