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...

Find more “Let’s Write” posts in Andi’s Attic >> This giveaway is closed. Sawyer Marie is (was) the winner of Sara’s giveaway. However, she had 48 hours to respond to Sara. She did not, so Sara chose another random winner. It’s Allyson, and she...

See more Photo Friday posts in Andi’s Attic >> This was so fun! Thanks for all of the guesses. Many guessed a burning log but alas, that is not the answer. It is a closeup of a jellyfish! A giant one. My brother-in-law took the picture with his...