by Tammie Fickas | Jun 11, 2019 | Christ's Love, Faith
Once there was a girl who had been hurt by one… two… a lot of people. She tried to grow a shell, thick as a turtle’s, to keep out the hurt, but the hurt lived with her inside the shell. The hurt mocked and taunted her, and she searched for ways to drown it out. She...
by Tammie Fickas | Jun 4, 2019 | Journey, Short Story
Life behind bars wasn’t as bad as I had heard. The people loved me. I made them laugh and wowed them when I raised my hand to greet them with a big high five. I was spoiled and pampered. It really was a pretty cool time. I knew the time would end at some point, so I...
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 make sure you...
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...
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