Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 37.1 — What Really Happened to Eli

CH 37.1 -- Eli kept his cloak on and his hood pulled down over his face as he made his way through the inn’s crowded common room to a table in the back. A young woman with flushed cheeks and tired eyes brought him a thick stew and a round loaf of bread along with…

Music To Brighten Your Day

I like to listen to music while I write.  Actually, if I had my way, music would be playing all day no matter what I am doing.  A wilder kind of music keeps the beat when I'm exercising or doing housework, but when I'm at the computer working, I usually listen to easier, softer tunes. …

Yoga With Ana

Tuesday and Thursday mornings usually find me at my friend Ana's house doing yoga. Three years ago when we first moved here, Ana invited me to come with them to a church potluck dinner. I was in shock from the move, scared to even drive to the grocery store, and suffering from the high elevation,…

To a Friend

I recently read Salvation, by Anne Osterlund. I really enjoyed this book. The story was beautifully told and gave me a lot to think about. She deals sensitively with the hardships of being an immigrant family, loyalty, friendship, and the dream of having a better life, of being more and achieving more than those around…