The terrier struck. Popcorn, surprised by a rear attack, tore herself from Lizzie’s jaws.

I was raised in the inner city; I wasn’t accustomed to the random violence of the barnyard.

The geese were having a right old rave-up the other day. Beautiful! I’m ready for spring, aren’t you? A WRITING PROMPT FOR YOU: What’s your favorite sign of spring? What’s your main character’s favorite sign? MA

The power lines are sagging. The trees are bending under the weight; limbs are breaking and falling. Not only does that do the trees no good at all, the limbs could fall on the power lines. Or, come to that, my poor little head.