Life Goes Full Circle. Episode 15.

Jacob understands that Willie’s first priority is keeping his family together, just as his was long ago. And right now that means staying in Georgia. Jacob is challenged by his own wanting Willie to come back to Kansas. Historical fiction by Mary Ann DiLorenzo.

Walls That Were Meant to Protect

What was inside the walls was a life that was quite different than it appeared. A story about life in post WWII Germany. By Helene Munson.

Episode 14. Finally, Word from Decatur.

A letter from Willie. It’s hard to know, but it sounds like things are going fine…
Historical fiction by Mary Ann DiLorenzo.

A Short Story by Ann Pogue.

Set in an Ethiopian restaurant, The Flirt is clearly NOT about the food. More of a master class in flirting. A beautifully written story. You can feel the rhythm of it.

A Modern Day Fairytale.

It’s definitely better to be your own best friend, to have a house in the south of France, AND to drive stick. Told as only Lynda Bernard can tell it.

Episode 13. Remembering.

Betty Lou and Jacob do some “porch sitting.” Each lost in their own thoughts, missing Willie brings forth memories of others who are gone. Historical fiction by Mary Ann DiLorenzo.

Appearances. Part Four. The Finale.

Secrets kept for decades reveal another life… another person. “I didn’t’ know parents could have secrets or pasts or even a sadness that overpowered the present.” A short story by Beth Kalet.

Episode 12. Meeting John Devan.

As Willie embarks on his journey, he unknowingly takes the seat next to a man with a connection to his family. Historical fiction by Mary Ann DiLorenzo.

Appearances. Part Three.

“Here’s the thing, and I just can’t figure out how to say this but -- your parents are holding some information for me. My mother gave it to them when we were little, years ago. Years and years ago.” A short story by Beth Kalet.

Appearances. Part Two.

The past comes calling. “It took me by surprise one Saturday morning when I found the two of them waiting for me at my apartment building, looking older, as we all were, but instantly recognizable.” A short story by Beth Kalet.

Episode 11. I’ve Been In Your Shoes.

“I know what you’re going through son. It’ll be alright.” It’s time. Willie’s gone. Historical fiction by Mary Ann DiLorenzo.

Appearances. Part One.

A short story by Beth Kalet. “Joey Mayfield was the luckiest kid on earth.” Sometimes the perception you hold is quite far from reality.