My Seventeenth Year

I had my 17th birthday yesterday. I had a very enjoyable little party with my family. Grandmomma and Granddaddy came for supper. They gave me a pretty gold colored jacket and crocheted beret. I also received a lovely scented candle from Mom. To our surprise, the new...

The Breath Of Life

Complacency is really a most intriguing word, as it brings to light both pride and humility in one breath. My siblings and I are fortunate in so many ways. We have never been forced to sit in a bland classroom for hours on end. We now enjoy a lovely place in the...