Lily Thornton stared at her reflection in the mirror, gently touching the delicate jasmine flower sprouting from her left cheek. Its white petals contrasted starkly against her olive skin, a constant reminder of the little white lie she'd told her mother yesterday about finishing her chores. At twenty-five, Lily was used to the occasional bloom, … Continue reading Blooming Truths
Lying
Question of the Week #363
Today, we dive into another question topic that's as old as storytelling itself: embellishment and exaggeration. Have you ever noticed how a simple tale can transform into an epic saga when someone is recounting it? Guilty as charged! So, let's explore the age-old question from Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: When you recount something that … Continue reading Question of the Week #363
Story
Originally written in February of 2011... "Tell me a story!" the kid said to the old man as they walked down the dirt road. The old man stopped and looked down at the boy. The kid had his hand wrapped around two of the fingers on the old man's left hand. He reached up and … Continue reading Story
The Confusing Middle 