We live near an active train track. We're close enough to hear the choo-choo sound as it passes by but not close enough to disturb our...

She didn't want to come. Her heart was consumed with the weariness of life and loss, plus a demon from her past was rearing its ugly...

It’s 5 AM, and the alarm sounds off. I roll over, stopping the obnoxious interruption, inwardly hoping my morning pal will remain cozy under his blankets. He doesn’t. He shoots up, grabs his glasses, and appears ready for the day. How dare he? My inner guilt kicks in, and I decide to follow suit. My body receives a shock from the cool morning air, prompting me to thoroughly question my decision to rise from my warm, comfortable state of bliss. After my minute-long pity party, encouraging me...