Story Battle 21 – Applesauce vs. The Lonely Pumpkin
Story Battle 21 Story Battles are a fun addition to the Storyland website, just to see the different aspects of the stories I write. The two stories for this battle are: Story 1 – Applesauce Story 2 – The Lonely Pumpkin The winner of Story Battle 21 is Applesauce with 115 points. STORY 1 […] Read More
Story Battle 12 – Christopher Corn and Cornbread vs. Garden Gnome
Story Battle 12 Story Battles are a fun addition to the Storyland website, just to see the different aspects of the stories I write. The two stories for this battle are: Story 1 – Christopher Corn and Cornbread Story 2 – Garden Gnome The winner of Story Battle 12 is Garden Gnome with 61 points. […] Read More
Strawberry Jam
“What smells so good?” asked Poor Mountain Mother. “I am making strawberry jam,” said Poor Mountain Mother. “It smells heavenly in here,” said Poor Mountain Father. Poor Mountain Mother took a piece of bread and spread a generous helping of homemade strawberry jam on it. She handed it to Poor Mountain Father. “This looks so […] Read More
Beatrice Bee Interrupts a Picnic
“I think today would be a perfect day to have a picnic,” said Poor Mountain Mother. “It is warm outside and the sun is shining.” “I agree,” said Poor Mountain Father. “It has been awhile since we have done anything together. We have all been pretty busy with our own schedules.” “This has been a […] Read More
Strawberry Ice Cream
“It sure is hot today,” said Poor Mountain Mother, who was cleaning the kitchen floor. “This has been a very hot summer.” “It certainly has,” said Poor Mountain Father. “It isn’t going to cool down any time soon.” Poor Mountain Mother put away the mop and bucket and Poor Mountain Father saw her wipe the […] Read More
Summer Thunder
Poor Mountain Father was working in the barn on a very hot summer day. All of a sudden he felt a cool breeze. “That breeze felt so good,” said Poor Mountain Father, who was dripping in sweat. “This summer has been the hottest summer in a long time.” Poor Mountain Father stopped what […] Read More
Magical Fireflies
“Have you seen Poor Mountain Sister?” asked Poor Mountain Father. “No I haven’t,” said Poor Mountain Mother.” I thought she was with you.” “She was earlier,” said Poor Mountain Father. “She said she was cold so she was going to go put on a hoodie.” “I don’t remember seeing her come into the house,” said Poor […] Read More
Sharing Apples
Sharing Apples … “Let’s go pick some apples today,” said Poor Mountain Mother. “Yes,” said Poor Mountain Sister. “That sounds like fun.” Poor Mountain Mother and Poor Mountain Sister grabbed some baskets and headed down the road and across the field to the apple tree. “It sure is a nice summer day,” said Poor Mountain […] Read More
Poor Mountain Family Go Fishing On Father’s Day
“What are we going to do next weekend?” asked Poor Mountain Father. “I thought we would go on a picnic,” said Poor Mountain Mother. “It is Father’s Day next weekend,” said Poor Mountain Father. “I was kind of hoping that we could go fishing.” “The children are really looking forward to having a picnic,” said […] Read More
Poor Mountain Mother’s Family is Sick on Mother’s Day
Poor Mountain Mother woke up early on Mother’s Day. The sun was shining and it looked like it was going to be a beautiful day. She put on her robe and went downstairs. She saw a sink full of dirty dishes so she did them. A few minutes later, Poor Mountain Father came downstairs. He […] Read More