Unchanging

             Michelle stared at her mother, Alice, unable to take in what she just said. She tried to sit up, but her head swam.             “Here, let me help you.” Alice raised the hospital bed so Michelle was in a sitting position.             “Can you repeat what...

A New Season

             Jessie leaned toward the mirror, inspecting the crow’s feet beside her eyes that seemed to have cropped up overnight. She ran her fingers through her graying hair and sighed. It was time to face facts. She wasn’t young anymore. In fact, her 50th birthday...