by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 13, 2010 | | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
The house was still, we were nicely tucked into our beds, but Susan and I were wide awake. Not sure what Murray was doing. “Can you see anything?” I asked. Susan shone the flashlight towards the door, illuminating the stuffed stocking hanging on the door knob. “Yup,...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 6, 2010 | | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
“Attention kids! As principal of this school, I have decided that we’re no longer going to call our concert a Christmas concert. It will now be HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA.” Miss Sanderson’s jaw dropped. “What?” “That’s right – Holiday Extravaganza. I’ve had complaints from...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 29, 2010 | | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year. With the kids jingle belling and everyone…” Come on, sing it with me. Louder—you can do it! Can you believe Christmas is almost upon us? Even though we’ve been practicing hard for our children’s play, it doesn’t seem possible...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 22, 2010 | quilting, relationships | Mama's Patchwork
“Do I have to Mom? It’s so boring!” “Yes, and you will thank me one day.” I shuffled into the kitchen and put on an apron. It was Saturday and Mom wanted me to make cookies. I’d rather be playing with my friends or reading a book, but baking? Man, really? Mom pulled...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 15, 2010 | quilting, relationships | Mama's Patchwork
She watched patiently as her daughter attempted to hold the needles in the correct manner. “It doesn’t feel right that way Mom. How about this?” Her youngest daughter held the needles so they were under her fingers not on top like a pencil, as most knitters do. This...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 8, 2010 | quilting, relationships | Mama's Patchwork
Exhausted, the prisoners shuffled their way back to the one room shack they called “home” in the Japanese prison camp. Inside were five bunk beds lined up against the walls and ten straw mats in the middle of the room. In one corner stood a stove, unused. They were...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 1, 2010 | quilting, relationships | Mama's Patchwork
“Oh Marylou, Marylou,” we heard our Dad say as he looked in the rear-view mirror. We could tell from the panic in his voice something happened. We turned to see our friend’s car and camper crashed in the median between the busy US highways. Instantly, Dad pulled over...
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 25, 2010 | quilting, relationships | Mama's Patchwork
The fire spit another ember out on the grass and I watched it slowly fade. The burning logs dropped causing a beautiful display of orange and amber sparks to fly upward. The three of us kids inched closer to catch the warmth of the blazing campfire on a cool evening....
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 18, 2010 | quilting, relationships | Mama's Patchwork
“Don’t tell Mom,” I said to my brother Murray. “She’ll kill me!” “I won’t, but what were you thinking? Why didn’t you turn left instead of crossing the busy intersection?” he said scratching his head. “You’re lucky there weren’t any cars coming. Someone was looking...
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 11, 2010 | quilting, relationships | Mama's Patchwork
It didn’t matter which direction I looked, I saw amber, fiery orange and brilliant red leaves swaying in the breeze. The view takes my breath away and I inhale deeply filling my lungs with the smell of fall. As I stand in the middle of the field on top of Harrison...
