Crisis Resolved The family shared their breakfast in silence. Usually mealtime was a joyous occasion with laughter and excitement for a new day activity ahead. Bashir noticed Kaci shrank away from him in the car as he was dropping her off at her school and his heart melted. Perhaps he should have been more restrained in dealing with Angela the evening before. He didn’t want … Continue reading New Neighbours – Chapter 5
Reverse Discrimination Lucas braced for an outburst from Angela but when that didn’t happen he turned to face Professor Khoury. “There was an incident in the Library that upset her Sir, I thought of taking her home so she could rest under supervision of Mrs Khoury. The Professor relaxed, “Good for you son, is there anything I need to look into at the Library?” “No … Continue reading New Neighbours – Chapter 4
Relationship Discovery After Lucas had finished his college work he decided to take a year off and learn from his father in the research wing of Bert’s company. His knowledge was still rudimentary so he’d not be paid by the company or assigned specific responsibilities but Bert gave him a very generous allowance from family funds so he could feel independent. Lucas was very intelligent … Continue reading New Neighbours – Chapter 3
Cultural Integration Realities While Bert and Bashir were attending to move in issues such as utility connections, banking and city regulations Tess and Baraa investigated schooling for the three Khoury children. Amir and Angela would be attending the same school Lucas and Emma attended. While they’d be in different classes the Sheffield kids could keep an eye on them to see there were no problems … Continue reading New Neighbours – Chapter 2
Cultural Orientation Tess Sheffield paused from dinner preparation at the kitchen deck and looked at her husband Bert. “Did you hear that noise, it sounded like a big truck near the entrance to our driveway. Are you expecting any delivery for your workshop?” Bert grunted as you folded the newspaper and listened carefully. He stretched and arose from the comfortable chair in their family room. … Continue reading New Neighbours – Chapter 1
Jean Stradshaw sat on the top railing of the cattle tick spray enclosure watching her father chase the young bull down a slope toward the dam. He had an axe in his upraised arm and he meant business. She’s heard him threaten to have those horns removed but knew he’d eventually cool his anger, and have it done mercifully by the district vet. The bull … Continue reading The Day the Bull Ran
Sitting in his favourite chair Watching birds at play, Garden now in disrepair So the neighbours say. Wasn’t so when Kate was here, Always on the go Filling days with happy cheer Making gardens grow. How he wishes she were here Sitting next to him, Now he doesn’t seem to care Eyesight getting dim. Everything he did with Kate Bought him constant … Continue reading Generational Change
Butterfly on flower settles prim Cecil gasps in quick surprise, Coloured wings attractive firm and trim Reaches out, and insect flies. Into air with sky effective shield Fluttering in a gentle breeze. Will it head for outside yonder field? Jumps up in attempt to seize. Settles quickly on an old deck chair Barrier fence its safe retreat, Swimming pool its safety chosen lair Feeling safe … Continue reading Narrow Escape
The Discovery As matters of family abuse are a community concern, authorities need to be consulted and it must be done carefully to see not only does the abuse stop but where necessary appropriate action is taken to remove those affected from future danger. The administrative head teacher after listening to Nancy’s report sighed. They’d had one or two cases like this to deal with … Continue reading Mail Order Bride – Chapter 3
In Search of the Truth Nancy had reported back to the school head she couldn’t be certain of any physical abuse for the child. What could have been threatening signals to Sven’s wife could also be interpreted as being upset the mother had not supervised her child climbing a tree. If the father was interested enough to build play equipment for his son there’d have … Continue reading Mail Order Bride – Chapter 2
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