Max's Intrepid Podcast_The Lost Cabin_Saturday Muffins_John Hanks, a Cousin
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Max's Intrepid Podcast
“And we’re live in the McLeod kitchen where we have Elouise McLeod, an elderly woman, wiping her blood-soaked hands on the white apron that covers her yellow dress dotted with tiny blue ducks. And leaning against the—”“I’m not elderly! And you well know it’s tomato sauce, not blood on my hands. Though I might have your blood on my hands if you continue doing whatever it is you’re doing, Max.”“Leaning against the kitchen table, is Dana McLeod, a sullen teenager, clad in blue jeans and tattered t-shirt, engrossed in her phone. Perhaps she it sexting her ‘boyfriend’ Damien—”“I’m gonna punch you s...
The Lost Cabin
“Three days, it’s been three days since this blizzard hit this part of the country, over” as Jacob was staying focused on the road “I’ve just got this weird feeling, I’m sure it’s nothing, over” I’m sure you’re right, over”.“Please stay safe, I love you, over” Jacob smiled “I love you too, over” before signing off. Jacob was determined to finish his last delivery. It’s been just over three months since he was last back home with his family. He knew this was no way to live but since he was made redundant he had little choice. Jacob knew it wasn’t going to be easy but at least it was good money ...
Saturday Muffins
Ever since my mum lost her dad, my grandpa, because of cancer, she has always felt empty. Not completely downhearted Perse, but that usual glow in her eyes whenever she woke up in the morning, her bright and charming smile she always flashed at me and my Dad whenever she was making breakfast had sadness and pain written all over it, and it hurt me more than anything.My mum loved Grandad, and so did I. He was without a doubt the most energetic and most loving man I have ever met. He acted quite young even though he's strength had slowly faded because of his old age. He was always working and al...
John Hanks, a Cousin
John Hanks, a Cousin By Kathleen M. Brosius“I do not think much of a man who is notwiser today than he was yesterday.” Abraham LincolnRural life in Kentucky was difficult for folks early in the 19th Century. Subsistence farming was the prominent way of life, and people worked hard hoping that after the family was fed, there may be enough crops to sell. The death of a child was common during those years. Children often lost a parent or both due to the hardships, as well. During this time, young John Hanks found himself alone, having lost both parents. In need of a home, his mother’s cousin invi...