George wasn’t going anywhere. He was born here and he’d die here. He wasn’t really much for socializing anyway so it mattered none to him […]
Author: Nicole Bandes
I’m No Mary Poppins
“You have to do something, Kurt. You can’t keep letting the kids take care of themselves.” The Sheriff had been around a few times in […]
Working Hands
It was still early. There was an occasional cow mooing or horse neighing from some minor disturbances but the stockyard was still relatively quiet. Earl […]
This is Home
This is home. They knew it the moment they crested the ridge. Jack and Cindy had been searching for a place to call their own. […]
CadiRanch
“You want to do WHAT?” It was a crazy notion but he had gotten taken up by the idea of art, but not just any […]
Changing the Stars
It was a backward town with old traditions and beliefs, most of which weren’t going away easily. The townspeople raised their children much like they […]
Emmett Kelly
He was born sometime before the big war when dust seemed to be everywhere he went. He was proud to follow behind the big leader […]
Lavender Fields
The lavender was as far as the eye could see, and the nose could smell. Brian was new in town and had just gotten a […]
Mama’s Office
Mama was a strong woman. She may not have gone to work every day with fancy dress and a briefcase in hand but there was […]
Uncle Louie’s
Uncle Louie had passed over 20 years ago now. There were still lots of tales of Louie that made their rounds during all the family […]