We like to say, our trailer is cursed but in reality it was probably built on a Friday. Anything that can happen has happened and it has not been easy.

Snow forts are an important part to any child's life. Some are inside built with blankets, cardboard, and/or couch cushions but some are outside.

She never looked up when she spoke in an accusatory tone, “what do you want?” “Who said I need something from you?” She raised an eyebrow and stared into my soul. I cleared my throat and continued, “I need to know what it is and how to kill it.” She straightened up in her chair, placing her book face down on the table. “Are you talking about the vine making people disappear or are you talking about your superior?” The corner of my lip twitched but held steady in a serious position. “I don’t see the difference but if you need specifics then I need to know about the vine.”

From the beginning, we knew what we wanted but things have changed over the years. We have added to our family and now I'm learning we are not on the same page as I thought we were.

My Mama always told me how useless men are and how all they do is cause problems but I didn't believe the ramblings of someone so unhappy with life. I thought he would call. I thought he cared about me. I guess I thought wrong...

My father has always been... eccentric. This is a story from when they first moved and had a face off with some unsavory wildlife.