I grew up in Downers Grove, Illinois and I am a 1971 graduate of the University of Oklahoma where I majored in communications. I have been writing short stories for the past 15 years, and was fortunate enough to have a couple of them published (Brothers
+ more bio informationThe Man in the Mirror As Paul stared at the mirror, droplets of water dripped languidly from his brow into the sink. He eyed the weary face exhausted from lack of sleep and skin that showed a pale sickly tint. Dark circles surrounded his eyes-circles absent just two weeks ago-before the nightmares began. A look of frightened... More..
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Daddy's Little Girl On the second Sunday in May Paul and Candice escorted Bonnie to the assembled group of youngsters gathered outside the church to form their procession, where the nuns from the elementary school were busily attending to last minute details of straightening boys' ties, and arranging the bows in the girls' h... More..
The Willow and the Elm Jessica raced from the car to the front door, and rang the bell. When Carl Bradley appeared at the door, he greeted his granddaughter with a wide smile. Well, hello, honey. Hi, Grandpa! sparkled eight year old Jessica. How's my favorite granddaughter? Grandpa, you always say that. I'm your only grandda... More..
Heroines and Heroes Lynn sat nervously in her doctor's office as she awaited the results of another blood test and additional x-rays. Her gaze was drawn to a picture of her doctor with his family, and a tender smile surfaced through her anxiety as the snapshot brought loving thoughts of her own family, but when the door open... More..
Bob Haider
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