Go West by DiVoran Lites Chapter Seventeen Ellie The wagon swayed as Aldon took the reins to drive the mules onto the shelf road. He and Ellie were returning home the way they had come. The only other choice they had was to pick their way over a meadow strewn with rocks and runoff channels, either dried or filled with water, and Aldon had said the obstructions were … [Read more...]
Go West~Chapter 16
Go West by DiVoran Lites Chapter Sixteen Aldon “All the guys seem to be down for the night, but I’m not ready to sleep, yet, are you?” Ellie asked when they got back to camp. “No, let’s play some music,” he said. “Could we play softly enough not to disturb the men?” Ellie’s brow wrinkled. “Once they prop their heads on their saddles, nothing short of a stampede could … [Read more...]
Go West~Chapter 13
Go West Chapter Fourteen Ellie As Molly, Kate, and Ellie approached the log corral, Ellie saw the cattle kicking up dust in the far corner. Molly stepped onto the bottom log and put her arms over the top one to balance herself. Ellie, taking her lead, helped Kate up, and the three women waited for the action to begin. Ellie saw the handles of the branding irons sticking out … [Read more...]
The Day of the Root Canal
The Day of the Root Canal DiVoran Lites Today is the last day of April. The showers have come down on time. Love bugs are hugging the window. And here I am looking for rhyme. I need to stop in for panacea. And visit the doctor there, too. And then I'll have lunch with my daughter. It’s something that I love to do. I hope I’ll get home for a rest. I … [Read more...]
