Invite Dependence

By Adrienne Wood Jasper sat on the bench, unmoving. His face wore a scowl. In front of him were a noisy group of children in the swimming pool beginning their lesson.   “Come on Jasper!”…

Understanding Counterwill

By Adrienne Wood Bill looks up impatiently from his breakfast news article across to his 13-year-old daughter.  “Maddie…” he says with an edge to his voice.    Maddie’s head remains buried in…