The 3 Word Journal

By Tara Collins
We have an unconventional pet. Living in a suburban town within close proximity to all our neighbors, we are surrounded by people with dogs, cats, hamsters, and fish. Our youngest son is allergic to dogs and I’m not fond of cleaning up after them, so a dog has been a distant wish for [...]

As a child, I always looked forward to summertime when we visited our cousins who lived out of state. I loved it when my Uncle Jim and his family visited from St. Anthony, Idaho. My cousin Brian and I always had a great time together. One summer we went exploring and found a snapping turtle. [...]