I looked over at Anna and said, "I sure as hell did not think that would happen. I did not think any of this would happen, and I am so glad it did." Anna said, "Me too." I reached over and hugged her, then said, "I sure will have something to tell Melissa when she gets here. Are you still up to having her join me and you?" Anna replied, "I have a better idea. What if we ask Aaron to join in? Maybe he could bring a friend...

I need this. My job sucks, my cheater of a boyfriend sucks. I need this vacation. I can see myself sitting on a beach in Hawaii, sipping down a cool tropical drink. The smell of the ocean, the sun tanning my skin. Fine dining and dancing at night. Who knows, I may meet Mr. Right. If I do, I may never return. ..................... The sights from the airplane flying over the islands were something to see. Wings popping in...

Life was good in days gone by. I was a young Cree woman when my life began to take shape. Like many others, our tribe was where men hunted and fished for our existence. Our land was beautiful but rugged. The winters were harsh and cold, but the summers were warm and beautiful. I loved the smell of rain in the summer on the pines, the sun on my body warming me. My father, Notha, was an elder in the tribe, and since I was a...