For those of you who may not know, Alma was hospitalized Sunday evening for what we thought was an upper respiratory infection. But, since she is a kidney transplant patient, the ER doctor did not feel comfortable sending her home, so she was admitted. Today was not a good day on several fronts. First, with … Continue reading An Update on Alma
Author: Alma Wallace Fenter
As far back as I can remember, I loved talking and telling my stories. One of my fondest memories is a squirrel hunting expedition with my grandfather when I was four years old. I chattered away, until he told me, "Baby Cricket, you've got to be quiet. The squirrels can hear you." I sat silent for about 30 seconds, then said, "Oh, PaPaw, let me talk." I still tell stories now; I just write them out instead of talking them out. Well, according to my husband, I still talk them out -- a lot. So many more things to write about since I was four years old. Marriage, children, homes, jobs, grandchildren, all kinds of people. I love people!
In the first episode, Swing, alone in the Wood, heard voices and feet running toward him. Then.... Jerry was the first to reach Swing, laying his hand gently on his rough, weather-worn seat. “Look, Bobby, he IS still here! He’s barely hanging by the rope, though. Don’t you think it would be fun … Continue reading Swing, Episode 2
Story by: Alma Wallace Fenter Based on a photo by Paula Walls, Sweet Memories Photography Let yourself go back to that special playground of your childhood, remember your favorites… Swing sighed. Another day just like all the others, dreary and sad. He lamented, “It seems like I’ve hung here, in this very spot, for so … Continue reading Swing
Here I am, after eight months, with a quick update on my adventures in writing. A new -- and definitely humbling -- adventure. So far, my protagonist has managed to stay one step ahead of the bad guy, with help, of course. (That's a good thing!) I've found myself going down roads, through valleys, and … Continue reading Dipping in the Ink Well
Alma Wallace Fenter 