Olivia glanced out the window of her Battersea on Thames River apartment. She’d been going over her old family photo albums. Some of the black and white pictures were faded and showed her great grandparents and their surviving generations following. In past centuries, they’d been shopkeepers and their ancestors’ weavers according to stories she remembered from sitting at her grandparent’s feet of long ago and … Continue reading Olivia’s Big Christmas Decision
MIRIAM MEETS HER MATCH Paul was now ready to return the hospitality extended to him when he first arrived at his new home. He consulted with Maria, and she assured him she was able to produce a fine feast for the Sinclair family if he invited them. So, Paul talked with Cynthia his now adopted substitute mother and she agreed the Sinclair’s would attend that … Continue reading THE CONTEST -CHAPTER 3
TROUBLE IN THE NEW HOME Melvin now eighteen was beginning to consider his options in life and was interested in astronomy. He had spent countless hours with adopted grandpa Alex Robinson studying the heavens on that sophisticated computer system and viewing the heavens with Alex patiently introducing him to the complexity of the universe. Learning this Paul invited him to use this equipment whenever he … Continue reading THE CONTEST -CHAPTER 2
NEW NEIGHBOUR Marvin Sinclair paused to check out what appeared to be movements in the next-door neighbour’s empty home alighting from his car after returning home from work at the end of his workday. He’d not seen any movement there since old Alex Robinson had died almost six months ago at age seventy-six though it was obvious someone must be caring for the property as … Continue reading THE CONTEST -CHAPTER 1
Repairing Broken Relationships It was at that point in time when first Otto returned home from his work followed half an hour later by Hans who marvelling at the silence in his home sped next door to find out what was happening. Both men were shocked at the transformation of the Krause backyard, but Otto was brimming with happiness at his son’s return and apologized … Continue reading Friendships Tried and Tested – Chapter 5
The Triumphant Return The letter from Ben in response to his father’s apology was positive. He was glad to forgive his father and to hear Otto approved his choice of Clara as his chosen partner for life. He told his father while his punishment had caused Ben physical and mental suffering in fact the event had done him a favour. He could never have saved … Continue reading Friendships Tried and Tested – Chapter 4
A Family in Crisis Otto was surprised at Han’s friendly attitude even after he’d declared they were no longer to be friends. After a pause while he thought about this he spoke. “Where is my son Hans?” “I honestly don’t know Otto. He didn’t confide where he was going to me.” Otto gathered up the things needed for the business and left confused. He was … Continue reading Friendships Tried and Tested – Chapter 3
Strife Between Neighbours Ben swept past his father without looking at him and exited the home. Otto smiled bitterly. He’d be back when he cooled off and realized he had no place to go and needed food and shelter. Ben paused outside the Hoffmann home briefly and then on impulse he strode to the front door and knocked loudly. It was late and he hoped … Continue reading Friendships Tried and Tested – Chapter 2
Otto Makes a Big Mistake Clara Hoffmann chatted animatedly with her friend Gisela Krause as they headed home from work in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia She’d grown up with the Otto and Mia Krause children Ben. Leo and Gisela as their neighbours on one side of their home, and Josef and Sophia Schwarz family and their children Elijah, Wylda and Leni as neighbours on the … Continue reading Friendships Tried and Tested – Chapter 1
A New Life “Rudy I was serious when I said I wanted to take time off. I’m burned out and my health is suffering as a result. If I don’t take time off, I fear my next assignment will be at a hospital.” Rudy looked at him with pursed lips. “Jock there is a saying if you can’t take the heat then get out of … Continue reading Jock Discovers Love – Chapter 5
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