by Gwen Hinkle | Mar 31, 2024 | Holiday, Inspiration
Shae sat staring at her father’s picture thinking back on that cold blustery day. That morning, she had rushed to be on time. Before leaving her room, Shae took one last look in the mirror giving herself a smile and thumbs up while mouthing, “You can do this!” ...
by Gwen Hinkle | Feb 12, 2024 | Inspiration
The weather was exceptionally warm for an early spring day with a hint of hyacinth scent in the light breeze that played with the girl’s hair. Tabitha crossed her feet and swung them back and forth underneath the wooden bench that she sat on. Her hands were folded...
by Gwen Hinkle | Jan 7, 2024 | Holiday, Inspiration
TEN seconds until the crystal ball in Time Square, New York finishes its descent to celebrate the beginning of the new year. NINE seconds, the musicians are cued to play Auld Lang Syne bidding farewell to 2023. EIGHT seconds to ponder what your new years resolution is...
by Gwen Hinkle | Dec 11, 2023 | Holiday, Inspiration
Simon, the innkeeper, exhaustedly watched the bustling of people who had filled the dining area. He and his family had worked tirelessly all-day cooking, cleaning, and serving meals to the overbooked patrons that were here for the census ordered by Caesar Augustus....
by Gwen Hinkle | Oct 30, 2023 | Inspiration
I stepped out of the car hugging my beloved gray plastic bucket that my sister had shoved in my arms before leaving the house. “You’re as white as a ghost!” My sister commented as another wave of pain hit. Doubled over I shuffled forward trying to force my eyes...
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