A day in the life of Ellen Forester by Terry Shames

This morning I lie in bed for a few minutes and wish things could have been different. Frazier knows I’m awake and he starts to stir, but like the gentleman that he is he waits until I start to move around before he leaps off the bed and gives a sharp bark to hurry me...

Ruminating with Ellen Forester by Terry Shames

After months of living in Jarrett Creek, I still wake up startled, fearful that Seth will be coming out of the bathroom frowning, looking for something to criticize. I think Frasier has the same problem, because sometimes he stares toward the door of the bedroom, ears...

A Day in the Life of Loretta Singletary by Terry Shames

Today I’m doing a day in the life of Samuel Craddock’s “down the street” neighbor, Loretta Singletary. Some people have told me they don’t like Loretta because she’s a gossip. But I’m very fond of her and maybe you’ll feel the same way when you get to know her better....

A Day in My Life: Samuel Craddock by Terry Shames

Most of my days start out the same way, and I like it like that. I leave my curtains open at night, so that I don’t miss the dawn. As soon as my eyes open onto the first graying of the day, I swing my legs off the bed and my feet hit the rag rug. After I stretch and...