by Tammie Fickas | May 8, 2019 | Journey
“Duck, duck, duck…” Her back rigid, the little blond girl stared straight ahead, lips stretched thin. Each time It came near, her eyes shone with hope. Each time the tap came with a duck her head dropped a little further. Would she ever get to be goose? Do you...
by Tammie Fickas | Apr 28, 2019 | Faith, Journey
I made a decision recently that defies conventional wisdom. You know, conventional wisdom that “they” are experts at speaking to the masses. “They” say do this and “they” say don’t do that. Sometimes it seems like everyone wants to give their opinion and...
by Tammie Fickas | Feb 16, 2019 | Short Story
Never make eye contact with them. Momma always said if you make eye contact with them, they got ya. Nothing you can do about it. Truth be told, even at my age, they caused me to tremble like no other. I knew it was the season for them when I headed out that night, but...
by Tammie Fickas | Nov 1, 2018 | Faith, Journey
Talk swirled around her. Classmates talked of the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. Excitement swelled. The teacher turned the talk to safety while on this trip of a lifetime. Staying with the group, keeping money and personal items close, not falling onto the tracks of...
by Tammie Fickas | Oct 30, 2018 | Faith, Journey
Are there chances you regret not taking? How about dreams you’ve put aside? Do you ever wish your life was different? What is holding you back from taking chances and fulfilling your God-given purpose? For me, the answer to that question is fear and more questions....
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