Little But Tough
By Sue Cass The skate board flies out from under his feet and lands several feet away. The boy picks himself up off the ground, crying and rubbing his knees. A Man standing near by watching slowly walks to the boy and asks, “Are you okay?” The boy stiffens his...
Answered Prayer
By Sue Cass Snow fills the valleys. Trees are laden with the white fluffiness of their intruders. Branches sag under the weight. A Cardinal, dressed in his bright red suit, sits on a snow-covered branch and chirps out his song for all to hear. Nearby, a rabbit sticks...
Hard Lessons
By Sue Cass Four young men stand gaping up at the mountain. One is determined to climb while the others try to talk him out of it, telling him he is inexperienced and will never make it. The young man takes a deep breath and states, “I’ll go alone if you aren’t...
With Me or Without Me
By Sue Cass The city lights have dimmed and the crowds have gathered. The people have been protesting and groups for one side of the controversy gather on one side of the street while others on the other side of the controversy gather across from them. Signs are...If you value what you see on The Olive, please consider donating, any amount helps. We derive NO revenue from this site, and upkeep is expensive.
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