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Ms. Cartwright attempts to teach her first-grade class as a face appears that is not listed on her classroom roster.

Anne and Tom had a disastrous Thanksgiving, the worst one ever. Or did they? Their retelling is one we can all relate to--or laugh at.

Art is as intrinisic to life as the air that we breathe. It is a refuge we all seek, knowingly or not. Thank you to the artists.

Many years ago, I found myself walking down a college sidewalk. Chaos and the unexpected are the events which can have the greatest impact.

You learn many talents working as a real estate agent, as Jennifer has come to realize.

Co-workers Sofia and Carrie deal with quite the unexpected Monday. When you put enough good into the world, the world looks out for you.

A Friday night visit to a Waffle House brings sustenance. A simple place filled with memories reminds us what a wonderful world it truly is.

Holly Bills is a finalist in the Writer's Digest competition "Your Story #120."

Carter Walker never felt more at home than when he was down by the creek. At every stage, life gives us moments we treasure.

That night I was dealing with a dog with dementia, but she led me to where I needed to be. All things work together for good.

A poetic treat for Halloween. A poem of midnight in the backwoods and the haints who call it home.

This story inspired by Lynn Dean's winning photo follows siblings Wren and Rowan, who recall childhood memories from summers long gone.

The nuisance of frenetic footsteps will one day disappear. Serena and Mitchell find meaning in the mundane.

Stressors are an inevitable and a frustrating part of life. When the brick wall comes calling, leave it your calling card.

A box hidden in the hallway closet brings back memories and is the impetus for a long overdue visit.

Jackie and June decide to celebrate fifty years of friendship by taking a trip to Madrid. The comedy starts before they get to the airport.

Sadie and Lana discuss plans until an old enemy interrupts their lunch. Will 'Little Miss My Daddy Owns the Town' have the last word?

We are pleased to announce that Holly Bills was interviewed for South Carolina Voyager magazine.

Sometimes things push us to leave, but greater things bring us back. And if we're lucky, a muddy dog will have the last word.

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