Behind the Lies Copyright Joy DeKok, 2020 Prologue All the lovey-dovey moments of move-in day faded by the next morning. I woke up livid and stayed that way for six months. My main goal was to avoid all human contact. After years of living under Alan’s absolute rule, it wasn’t as hard ... Read More about Behind the Lies – Free Prologue and Chapter 1
Awkward – String of Beads
Awkward - String of Beads These plants show up in our yard and down by the pond. I didn’t take any photos of what I was certain was probably just a noxious weed. Until this year. I was down by the pond, and one sturdy little plant stood out to me. My first thought was “Awkward.” Starring ... Read More about Awkward – String of Beads
Powder Puff Moments ~ Stringing Beads
Wandering in the ditch beside one of our wildflower fields, this tiny puff of seeds caught my eye and snagged at my heart. Walking home, I thought about Grandma Joy and powder puffs. I smiled just before the tears fell. When I was little, I spent time with my grandparents in Worthington, MN. ... Read More about Powder Puff Moments ~ Stringing Beads
Roots – Your Life a Legacy
This massive tree grows beside the Cannon River. The city cared enough to protect the giant’s roots and keep it from falling into the river. I stood and pondered its braced roots, fascinated. When I turned to greet the people who passed me a few gave me a funny look – the one that says silently, ... Read More about Roots – Your Life a Legacy
Uneasy Writer – My Writing Life
Uneasy Writer - My Writing Life Joy DeKok When the young oriole landed, she went right for the jelly confident in the moment. Then, something changed. She changed position, looked around, and waited. I looked at her, wondering what made her so uneasy. A few moments later, she left without ... Read More about Uneasy Writer – My Writing Life
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