An Impossible Task Filled with Love Michael faces an empty house full of countless memories close to his heart. Struggling to find the perfect touch for his beloved Auntie Ellen's farewell. How will he choose the best way to send her off in style, and with love? Also available in the collection Passages in the Real World: Six Stories of Life's Transitions An excerpt from On Choosing the Perfect Peach Dress: A choice too big for a broken heart "Peach, peach," he said under his breath, not sure why he was worried about the empty house hearing his shaky voice. "Peeeeeeeach. A simple peach dress." Maybe if he said it enough he'd find a way around the giant roadblock in his mind, in his heart. The one that kept reminding him that no matter which dress he chose, it would be the last one she ever wore. He was perilously close to fifty himself, and felt stable and sane most days. He didn't exactly need his auntie to wipe his little boy tears when he escaped from his stern parents, all too often confused by their overly sensitive youngest son. Or from the school and church that were determined to shove him into the correct social and career box, no matter badly his misfit edges pinched and scraped. But the reality of the loss of one of the most important people in his life still clenched up his chest and made his throat ache.

The Changes That Redefine Us All An Impossible Task Filled with Love Transitions Revealing More Than We Expect When Family Secrets Turn Poisonous On Certain Days, the Hurt Feels Brand New A Truth Too Hard to Face Sometimes Everybody Needs Recovery All the years of life bring change. Beginnings and endings. Differences we welcome or dread. Many unavoidable, no matter how bitter or sweet. Every one bringing an in-between time that sometimes feels endless. And sometimes passes in a flash. Join storyteller Kari Kilgore as she explores the passages a lifetime brings. Includes On Choosing the Perfect Peach Dress, The Worry Trap, An Overdue Truce, At the Heart of It All, What Breaks a Man, and Traditions Worth Keeping A choice too big for a broken heart The reality of the loss of one of the most important people in his life clenched up Michael’s chest and made his throat ache. Revisiting childhood, and so much more... “Hang on, Mom,” Marlene said, leaving her memories with her footprints and catching up. “That last step is tricky.” “I guess I know how to go into my own house, Marlene. Even if I don’t live here anymore.” Digging Out the Toxins of the Past Sean had quietly wondered why his mother didn’t get the house, or any kind of spousal support that anyone knew of. Sean figured then and now he just didn’t understand. Brad figured their father had weaseled out of it. The Day All Her Best Defenses Fail Even if she spent October in a technology and communication void, she’d know. Some part of Sara knew exactly what day it was. Every single year. How many last chances does one man deserve? The last time Reggie heard Scotty’s voice was the day he’d left home a few months short of high school graduation. A last grand screaming match, and his son disappeared from his house and his life. Learning to Trust Again, Especially Herself The next breaker rolling in on Lucy’s rising guilt tide was how many huge liquor stores were probably still open, and perfectly willing to take her little brother’s money. And his fragile new sobriety right along with it.

In this follow-up to his critically acclaimed "How to Read a French Fry," Parsons helps the cook sort through the produce in the market; reveals intriguing facts about vegetables and fruits; and provides instructions on how to choose, store, and prepare these items.

OOTD is very important to you? This book is not just a book about color coordination or fashion guidelines; it's a guide to understanding HOW COLORS CAN SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT YOUR MOOD, CONFIDENCE, and THE WAY PEOPLE PERCEIVE YOU. It’s a pathway towards making yourself shine every single day, with the power of colors. This book is for everyone, regardless of age, gender, or fashion sense. So, whether you're a fashion enthusiast looking to expand your knowledge or someone who wants to break free from a monotonous wardrobe, this book is for you. Let's embark on this colorful journey together, and let's make every day a radiant one!

In my 20 plus years as a professional photographer, I’ve shot more weddings than I can count. The new digital technology has created a set of new problems, problems for both the bride and the photographer. I have a collection of reality-tested tips and tricks, do’s and don’ts that will make any bride’s life easier. I am going to share that advice with you in the pages of this book. This guide is to help you create your wedding day; by empowering you with the knowledge you need to have a happy and perfect (or as close to a perfect) day as is possible. It shows you the things that go on behind the scenes, and knowledge is power, the power to orchestrate your perfect day.

Twenty-four old Briana has been on some hell dates. She keeps fi nding Mr. Wrong in all of the Black men. Shes considering getting a White Mr. Right. Or will ever she find true happiness in a brother? Christie, Brianas older sister, has been through some heartache thanks to her exhusband. Will her heart ever mend and get the love that she deserves? Keysha and Sharee are Briana and Christies closest friends. They are both married with children. And each of their marriages is tested with infi delity. Can their marriages survive the hardships that are brought their way?

My name is Zhavia Starke, yet I’m not known for my name. I’ve always wanted to run from this life I’m forced to live… a life of slavery and oppression. I thought the annual selection would be my ticket out of this hell. So when another woman from my camp is chosen to be the lady of an elite house, I am forced to take matters into my own hands. In this harsh world, I have no allies. I am the only person I can depend on to pave my future—my freedom. Being selected to an elite house has great responsibilities, yet I have never been motivated by status. Now won’t be an exception. Instead, my desire to escape has consumed my every waking moment, even when I’m assigned as a servant to one of the Five Royal Houses. My undoing comes in the form of five handsome and mysterious brothers hell-bent on thwarting my escape. The secrets and magic that hide behind House Kincaid prove to be an enticing challenge, and end up putting a major kink in my plans for freedom. Yet, along with a mixture of precise timing and the hope of immunity, I will still find a way to get out… or die trying.