Sabrina
The multitude of women’s contributions have always been intertwined within the fabric of America’s greatness. Their bravery, courage, and persistent strength of character have inspired many of the greatest novels in American literature. Sabrina is one such woman I have come to know, respect, love, and admire. Much like the Mimosa flower, which symbolizes female […]
Deliverance
Photo capture by Leigh Garber Cazabu Farm Cazenovia, New York There are times when a desperate situation seems bleak with no way out. When desperation leads a horse gifted into the hands of one woman who lives to love horses; she breathed life back to an outstanding Morgan horse with a pedigree that would be the […]
Borrowed Angel
Synopsis: Losing a loved one inevitably results in perpetual, incalculable grief, and there is no loss more significant for a mother than to lose a child — no less an only son. This compelling story concerns a mother who never allows fear and hopelessness to cast a shadow of doubt over her belief in miracles, […]
Purple Violets
An Excerpt The loud music coming from the softball field caught his attention. It was the intense rhythmic beat of Gospel music. He entered a hot, dusty tent into an almost circus-like atmosphere, with multitudes of people singing euphoric music while a preacher dressed in black delivered a fiery message on stage. He shouted; “Can […]
Purple Violets
An Excerpt: Ellen Winona Crandall was a woman, a mother, and an angel. As a young child, she lived with a total absence of endearment in a family overrun with alcoholism and mental illness. The hope of finding affection of any kind was made impossible at the hands of her insufferable grandmother. The only solace […]
The New Normal – Nothing New About It
Unpacking The Full Spectrum Of Self In a society obsessed with identifying the meaning of the “new normal” regarding finding oneself and true happiness, it’s tempting to see the struggle as a flaw or failure. Yet, the truth is far more profound: overcoming disappointment and hardship is an integral part of being human. Our lives […]
The Exchange
Most of us never give much thought to the word “exchange” until we have to return a gift. But what about when it comes to exchanging a connection of love, friendship, brotherhood, or Godliness? It’s not like exchanging glances, land for peace, or shaking hands and exchanging business cards. Sometimes it turns out to be […]
An Excerpt From Open Arms
At home, a pine wreath sat on the back of the door decorated with pinecones, apples and hickory nuts that Lucio brought home from his walks with Caitlin. Close by, in a corner resting underneath a two-foot spindly Christmas tree, was a tiny primitive Nativity Scene brought from the old country. It was decorated with […]
