by Melinda VanLone | Aug 27, 2012 | Photos, Thoughts |
… might stink to high heaven. For the last year, I’ve been giving birth. Not exactly of the human variety, but it’s felt like it. I’ve written a novel. There, I said it. I am a writer, and I’ve written a novel. The labor was over a...
by Melinda VanLone | Mar 26, 2012 | Thoughts |
In my ongoing effort to add some fitness into my daily routine, the hubby and I have started to visit the gym on a semi-regular schedule. By regular I mean on the weekends. And maybe once or twice during the week, if the mood strikes and we’re up early enough....
by Melinda VanLone | Feb 17, 2012 | Stories, Thoughts |
“Nevermore.” Marcie frowned at Diego as they walked. He’d completely interrupted her thought. “What?” “Nevermore.” He offered her a crooked grin. “Quoth the raven, and all that.” She grabbed his hand and pulled him to a stop. “Have you heard anything I’ve been saying?...
by Melinda VanLone | Feb 10, 2012 | Stories, Thoughts |
Sharon stepped out onto the balcony and took a deep breath. The fresh morning air, touched with damp, was a delight. She knew later in the day it would feel more like a sauna, but for now it cleared her mind and awakened her senses. She glanced over to her right and...
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...