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Shallowater Children

Post Author:J_Angelley
Post published:April 28, 2020
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Sand-peppered wind, beckoned when I was about five-years-old. It had a hollow, spirited sound, and I listened. No fear, no questions, just acceptance. Though not a native, West…

Joe, Norine and the Baptism

Post Author:J_Angelley
Post published:April 22, 2020
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Joe Motsenbocker, isn’t that a great name! An amazing man. Joe was my mother’s cousin and a spiritual giant who could speechify at a moment’s notice. Our family, and his…

THE DRY SPELL

Post Author:J_Angelley
Post published:April 13, 2020
Post Category:Easley Girls

The Great Depression accorded my parents both noble lessons, and lasting scars. This story is about two sisters whose faith brought them through some of the tough times. …

Vinegar

Post Author:J_Angelley
Post published:April 7, 2020
Post Category:Easley Girls

VINEGAR Vinegar, Stanley Carruthers’ irksome, hateful mule; was the ugliest, dumbest animal in Wise County. Stanley and Viola Carruthers were the Easley’s neighbors and best friends. Vinegar…