There was Peter, in his usual spot. Brooke walked over before even getting coffee, pulled up a chair and sat down, one foot on the floor while the other, attached to its long leg, made a wide arc before coming to rest close to its mate. Now her legs were crossed as she tilted her […]
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My First Novel: About Chapter 14
Sometimes in the midst of crisis, comes clarity. In fact, in Chinese, “crisis” is a two character word, 危机, which roughly means “danger” and “opportunity”. And this is where we now find Brooke.
Chapter 14: Out of Depression Comes Inspiration
Dorothy was having coffee while Brunswick stretched out under the table when Brooke walked in. The painter pushed out a chair, “I’m sorry, Brooke,” said Dorothy as she reached for Brooke’s hand. “Maggie’s just has so much to offer my Brunswick, you know how it is. I’m sure there will be days the two of […]
My First Novel: About Chapter 13
Fate is a funny thing. You plan and plan for your life to go a certain way. Then BOOM, along comes something out of the blue, and your life goes into an entirely different direction. Sometimes for the better. Sometimes for the worse. Sometimes both.
Chapter 13: The Rise and Fall of the Dog Walker Lady
Everything changes. The tall, athletic young woman with long strides and a patch of silver hair used the early morning for her run (like a cheetah!). Then it was a quick stop at The Clover for breakfast and on to the new job. At nine, Brooke shouldered her red backpack, gathered her dogs, and headed […]
My First Novel: About Chapter 12
Comfort food can be a comfort for a lot of reasons. When alone, it often transports you happy times, a “taste memory” associated with family and friends. When shared with others, it’s often a step-off point to a dialog where you share memories and experiences. You learn more about others – and yourself.
Chapter 12: Salvation via Fried Chicken
Brooke slowed her pace to a walk for the last block, needing to cool off. The rain had picked up toward the end of her run, and even though the miles counted double, she was happy to turn left into the courtyard, a warm shower would feel good. As she started to climb the fire […]
Memories Held In Red Wooden Rings
Do you have any Christmas Tree traditions? Tree up right after Thanksgiving, or later? When do you take it down? Is there a reason why? Or something you just do? What about the ornaments? I’ll bet you have some special ornaments on your tree each year. Ornaments with a story.
My First Novel: About Chapter 11
You can’t run away from your problems, but often running can help you put your problems in the proper perspective. Brooke has always found joy in running – although sometimes joy is replaced by relief.
Chapter 11: Life on the Run
When the day came for her three-month review, Marion invited Brooke to lunch. The owner tried to be nice, because of Brooke’s mom and her nine-holers, but the review wasn’t good. For one thing, Brooke had often broken Marion’s rule of never driving on a street with a “For Sale By Owner” sign in a […]