She’s a Persian Orange Tractor! — At a family graduation party in Wisconsin a few years ago, I got intrigued by my brother-in-law’s conversation about going to see Alice Chalmers. He was so excited, I thought he was talking about a country singer. “Who is Alice Chalmers?” “It’s not a who. It’s a what.” His wife…

Erika Foster is one tough detective — Meet Detective Erika Foster Foster is one determined woman. As an immigrant from Slovakia who came to Britain as a nanny, she knows from personal experience that most Britains think immigrants are disposable. That’s why she is so determined to catch killers. Though Erika’s unerring gut instincts capture killers, her methods rankle her superiors…

From Cosmetologist to Family Peer Navigator — Miss Sonya is one of the warmest humans I have ever known. My work friend is a Grandmother to Bearded Dragons If you were to visit her house, you would see pictures of her son’s beloved reptiles on display with her children and her grandchildren. She loves them because her son loves them. That’s reason enough for Miss Sonya. …

A companion for life — Pearl moon shimmers through clouds as thin as gauze. Remote or distant Up close and listening, Moon’s got her eye on me. I marvel at her magic trips. On summer nights She’s a rose gold chariot wheel — Waiting To begin the race across the sky. The Moon is for…

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