by Julane Fisher | Jul 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
“If communism is Paradise, why do we need barriers, walls, and laws to keep people from escaping?” from I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys I hate the smell of cooked cabbage. She watched us work from her balcony as she hung laundry out to dry, and the stench from her...
by Julane Fisher | Jun 14, 2022 | Lasting Love
I never intended lunch with my mom’s cousin, Geraldine, to become an interview, but my natural curiosity got the best of me. I couldn’t stop asking questions as she recited years worth of memories. Gerri, as she’s affectionally known, was born in 1928 and has lived...
by Julane Fisher | Aug 17, 2021 | Encourager
Remember the Disney movie Homeward Bound—The Incredible Journey? Two mischievous dogs and a sassy cat are left with friends while their family vacationed. After being left for days without word from their owner, the pets set out on a journey to find their way back...
by Julane Fisher | Apr 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
At eighteen years old, Henry worked in the warehouse of a local telephone company and married his high school sweetheart. When she became pregnant, Henry worked nights as a janitor to support his wife and daughter. Although money was tight in those early years, Henry...
by Julane Fisher | Dec 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
When I was little, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” special came on TV once a year. Poor Charlie felt sorry for himself because he couldn’t get anything right. When he asked if anyone knew what Christmas was all about, Linus spoke up, reciting the story of Jesus’...
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