by Heather Christie | Mar 2, 2018 | Inspiration/Mindful Living/Dream Chasing, What The Valley Knows |
Calvin Coolidge said, “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.” Genius will not, unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated... read more
by Heather Christie | Feb 28, 2018 | Heather's Blog, Parenting/Motherhood |
When I was in seventh grade, my nemesis ripped my school picture into sections, scotch-taped the pieces back together, and then passed around the disfigured-looking picture to our schoolmates, egging them to say nasty things. “Heather’s a monster.” “She looks... read more
by Heather Christie | Feb 1, 2018 | Life Lessons, Parenting/Motherhood |
“Do you have a moment, Heather?” asked my son’s sixth grade teacher. Her voice was tight and concerned. I clutched my cell phone at my ear. “Sure.” My pulse quickened. “Your son and his friends are a bit too bold. Sometimes they’re not so nice.” I swallowed hard and... read more
by Heather Christie | Jan 4, 2018 | What The Valley Knows |
What The Valley Knows Prologue Molly Hanover lifted her chin. The pain was so sharp her head slammed down onto the muddy gravel. Her teeth gashed her tongue and the copper taste of blood filled her mouth. She closed her eyes and the thump of her heartbeat pounded in... read more
by Heather Christie | Jan 2, 2018 | All The Other Stuff, Let's Laugh |
I was at the mall the other day, rushing into Boscov’s to buy some lipstick, when I caught the reflection of an older woman wearing the same leopard print coat that I was wearing. Hmm . . . that’s funny. I’d purchased my threads at the Coach Outlet store thirty-five... read more
by Heather Christie | Dec 6, 2017 | All The Other Stuff |
The room is dim—the only source of light is the late afternoon sun sneaking through the wavy glass windowpanes and dancing across the deep sills. A huge tree stands against a plaster white wall. There is a tall wooden ladder, its legs splayed, perched next to the... read more