See more Blasts from the Past and Andi’s Journal in Andi’s Attic >> Christmas 1878 We almost didn’t have Christmas this year. I came down with scarlet fever, and so did a lot of other kids in town. Doctor Weaver closed school with a big sign th...
Congratulations to Amy B., the random winner of the Circle C Christmas Gift Basket. I hope you enjoy it. I will send your prize out on Monday. Don’t forget that you still have a couple of days left to enter the Goldtown Christmas Basket >> The...
It’s a month early, but I thought you might want to get a little head start over the holidays. You may not submit your story until the contest officially opens on January 2, 2023, but you can read the rules, see the prizes, and learn about your judge...
The REAL Turkey Butchering Story So, my daughter Kristel decided to raise some Heritage turkeys (six) and put them all in the freezer. We have butchered turkeys before, a number of years ago. NOT a fun experience. But she wanted to give it another tr...
Part Four November 1890, Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving I picked up Lilly from her crib and strolled into the sitting room. “Where are Lottie and Ellen?” I asked Sarah, who sat in the straight-back chair, sewing a sampler. Sarah looked up, a...
Read more journal entries in Andi’s Attic >> Part Three November 1890, the day before Thanksgiving Riley’ parents, Robert and Carrie, trotted up to Memory Creek ranch right on time, just as the sun was going down on Tuesday. I held supper just...
Read more journal entries in Andi’s Attic >> Read Part One >> Part Two November 1890, the Tuesday before Thanksgiving I hadn’t planned on breaking the news to Mother that our small Thanksgiving celebration of just her, Riley, me, and the...
Read more journal entries in Andi’s Attic >> Part One November 1890 I must have been out of my mind when I offered to host Thanksgiving at Memory Creek ranch. At the time, it seemed like a wonderful idea. After all, Mother always hosts Thanksgi...
See past character quizzes (and winners) in Andi’s Attic >> Congratulations, Tori H. You won the Quiz. Here are the other winners (either 100% or missing one but getting the Bonus, which equals 100%. Scroll down to see the correct answers. It w...
Listen (free) to more audio short stories >> “Guessing Game” update: So far, I have 17 guesses. If you want to try to guess “What Am I?” please get your guess to me by Friday (November 18) at 5pm). What Am I >> Summer is past, but it took...
