Monthly Archives: January 2020

Chapter 23

Posted on January 28, 2020 by apronheadlilly

Harper sat for some time soaking it all in. She knew God had touched her, and that lifted her spirits, for sure; but it was hard to understand it all. She had felt presence before, years past, but never anything … Continue reading →

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Chapter 22

Posted on January 25, 2020 by apronheadlilly

She contemplated ignoring the text, but decided against it. She voice-texted back: “Recovering from migraine, but okay.” Blaise texted, “May I come in and pray for you?” Harper thought for a minute. She decided that friendship trumped disheveled, as well … Continue reading →

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Chapter 21

Posted on January 20, 2020 by apronheadlilly

Harper woke early Friday morning with a raging migraine. A low-pressure system was rolling in; and though she saw herself as the human barometer, she had not had one quite this bad in a long time. She made herself get … Continue reading →

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Chapter 20

Posted on January 18, 2020 by apronheadlilly

Over chips and salsa, Blaise asked Harper how she had been doing since their Christmas Eve snow dance. He smiled large and passed her a napkin. She smiled, too. “Snow dance. Yes, so that’s what that was? I’m just glad … Continue reading →

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Chapter 19

Posted on January 12, 2020 by apronheadlilly

The week between Christmas and New Year’s was a busy one. Blaise returned from up north and called Harper to ask if perhaps he could start using the back room right after New Year’s. She saw no problem with that … Continue reading →

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“Cats in the Cradle” and Other Untruths

Posted on January 9, 2020 by apronheadlilly

Sandy and Harry Chapin wrote a song in the 70s called “Cats in the Cradle,” which told the story of a parent too busy to be involved in his child’s life; then, when the parent is retired and free of … Continue reading →

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Chapter 18

Posted on January 6, 2020 by apronheadlilly

Harper wasn’t sure where the picture had come from. Perhaps it had fallen from her Bible when she took it out; but at any rate, it was a surprise to see the old photo of Ava and her husband lying … Continue reading →

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