Porch Blog

Welcome to the Porch

Hey there, friend — I’m so glad you swung by. Around here, it’s all about slow mornings, long afternoons, and little stories worth… More.
The Woman in the Window

Spirits DO come visit you and they ARE real.I saw one — with my own eyes — when I was little. We were… More.
Pancakes at Gramma’s

Some stories don’t need polishing.They don’t come wrapped in lessons or tied up with poetic endings.They just are —quiet truths that live in… More.
Startin’ Over, One Porch Step at a Time

Sometimes, you don’t realize you’re standing at the edge of a “start over” until you’re already knee-deep in it.It’s a funny thing —… More.
The First Thing I Ever Remember

Some memories fade, but a few stick like splinters — sharp, clear, and unforgettable. This one’s been with me since I was just… More.
I Took Something That Wasn’t Mine

Let me tell you about the time I took something that wasn’t mine—but thought it should be mine—and I lied about it too.… More.
Frank and His Parade of Dogs

In my last story mentioned the old man with all the dogs, where, as a kid, we used to have a tater patch… More.
That One Time I Nearly Took My Brother’s Toe Off 🥔🦶

When I was a kid, our summers were spent going barefoot and tending taters. And by that, I mean Dad had a huge… More.
The House on the Hill: Honey, Pigs, and One Unfortunate Rat

When I was about five or six, we lived in a little clapboard house on a hill. It sat right along a two-lane… More.
I Only Wanted One Cat… Now I Have Three! 🐱

I’ve always liked cats—never really loved them, so to say—but they’re good to have around for mouse control and sometimes moles. 🐭 Anyway,… More.