Entries by lttlb

Love and Friendship

Starting about in middle school I developed a very special relationship with one of my cousins, Marie. Everybody described us ‘two peas in a pod’ because of all the time we spent together and the closeness we shared. We were the same age and in the same grade at school. She was somebody that seemed […]

Let Me Help

“Hey, Stan,” Marie called from the restroom, where she was running a brush through her long brunette locks.  Hearing a muffled sound coming from somewhere in their bedroom and supposing he was listening for once, she continued.  “My cousin is taking a bunch of kids sledding this next weekend.  He was wondering if you were […]

A Husband’s Gift

She’d met him at the door like every other time he’d ventured home. Her welcoming arms, warm smile, and sweet kiss were the same ones he’d come to depend on. Only the soft words she whispered in his ear were different. The times she’d asked something of him were few and far between, and something […]

The Birthday Gift

“What would you like for your birthday this year, Sweetheart?” he asked. “I already have everything I need,” she answered him sweetly. He smiled, his hands reaching for her soft cheeks, gently turning her face directly into his.  “Hon – that wasn’t my question… and you know it!”  And he barely got that out before […]