Stories tagged “alexander”

  • peach girl and english boy

    I looked from the little boy, who was about my age, to the man in the driver’s seat who I assumed was his dad. The boy was smiling real big and with his bright blue eyes and sandy blonde hair he looked real pretty. “Okay.” The dad smi...

  • the seed's been planted

    When the call came for dinner I gathered my peaches and tied my pocket money into the pouch I’d made with scraps from the sewing bin. I ran into the house yelling to Momma, “Momma, Momma! The English moved in today! The Yoder’s cousin...

  • miriam and alexander

    As the summer went on Alexander started coming over to help with the peach stand and we’d talk and laugh. He’d show me his school books and photos from Oregon and I’d take him to the fun places around out farms: the creek with the rop...

  • Ultimatum and Motivation

    “Look this is important! Important as anything we’ve ever done together. You’ve always said you wanted to go back to your old life. Here’s your chance. Do it while you still can.” John smiled, eyes full of unspoken regret....