Jenny L. Hassell Previously on DOOL… The box sat between them, caked in dirt, heavy with silence. Everyone leaned in, brushing soil away like they were uncovering a relic. Iron bands bit into the wood, scarred and rusted, but the shape held firm. Cheryl squinted. “That wood’s gotta be over a hundred years old.” Nathan nodded, crouching low. … Read more
What God Has to Keep Reminding MeAbove all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. – Proverbs 4:23 People cheer for generosity. They hand out awards for it! It’s football season, so we’ll soon see Walter Payton Man of the Year nominees celebrated for their service. And that’s a beautiful thing. … Read more
Previously on DOOL The studio smelled faintly of hairspray and hot lights. Rafa sat perfectly still on his mark, as if he’d been born for the camera. Russo, on the other hand, wriggled like he’d spotted a squirrel. “Why do I feel like one of them is going to be famous and the other’s going … Read more
Previously on DOOL: Sawyer woke up already tired. Her throat was scratchy, her head felt too full, and her sinuses were staging a protest she hadn’t signed off on. She’d told herself she’d rest – just log in to work, knock out the bare minimum, and park it on the couch with herbal tea and … Read more
What God Won’t Let Me ForgetPeace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. – John 14:27 (KJV) Been thinking about peace. For years, I thought peace meant a perfect calm – a … Read more
Previously on DOOL: Sawyer did not have time for the mystery garden today. The plan, as always on weekdays, was to work, stay on task, and ignore the cursed square of yard down the street that had turned her brain into an ADHD child. She’d already lost two lunch hours this week doing everything but … Read more