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    Category: a Harshbarger Mills Story

    Lilyanne from “The Nonna Gaylene and Lyddie Stories” con’t.

    I didn’t see him, but Jim could easily blend into the crowd. A completely forgettable man in a hunting cap.          Shannon had stalked ahead, but Angie and… Read more “Lilyanne from “The Nonna Gaylene and Lyddie Stories” con’t.”

    December 17, 2023December 18, 2023 by joanspilman

    The Nonna Gaylene and Lyddie Stories

    “My name is Theodore Roosevelt Vance and I know what it’s like to leave in a hurry.”

    December 8, 2023 by joanspilman

    To Be Read Aloud to James Viscosi’s pets — with passion and treat breaks.

    Char Glimmer Char Glimmer sits on her porch in a ladder-backed chair, waiting for a familiar face to drive her to the doctor. She is wearing a… Read more “To Be Read Aloud to James Viscosi’s pets — with passion and treat breaks.”

    December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 by joanspilman

    Conclusion to Nonna Gaylene Walks the Floor

    Pace’s nose quivered with the smells beyond, but he didn’t want to leave.

    November 20, 2023December 8, 2023 by joanspilman

    Silver Bottle, Episode 21

    “Do you want a divorce?”
    “No, I want to move.”

    November 6, 2023November 2, 2023 by joanspilman

    Silver Bottle, Episode 20

    I remember sitting in the judge’s chambers, swinging my feet from an oversized leather chair and wishing I could find a way home again.

    November 5, 2023November 1, 2023 by joanspilman

    Silver Bottle, Episode 15

    Reverend Fisher had a silver bottle, which he drew from his pocket.He handed it to my mother; she put it to her lips, drank, and then handed it to him.

    October 31, 2023October 28, 2023 by joanspilman

    Silver Bottle, Episode 8

    I was losing the friends I had, and the girls, especially Jane Lee Veach, were laughing behind my back. They didn’t bother to stop when I turned around.

    October 24, 2023 by joanspilman

    Nonna Gaylene Walks the Floor (A Harshbarger Mills Story) part 3

    I piled everything in a skillet and heated it until it was palatable, dumped everything in a big bowl, and marched out to his run.

    October 7, 2023October 8, 2023 by joanspilman

    Nonna Gaylene Walks the Floor (a Harshbarger Mills Story)

    Part 2 I started feeding Pace during the most beautiful Indian summer I’ve ever seen. Lucky feeds the hounds once a day, but by September, Pace was… Read more “Nonna Gaylene Walks the Floor (a Harshbarger Mills Story)”

    October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 by joanspilman

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