by Ann Lee Miller | Feb 24, 2017 | Blog, Just The Facts Fridays, New Smyrna Beach FL
I sat back on my heels in the front window of Behrens’ Book Store and eyed Jackie Herold’s Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls cradling a copy of Love Story. Ralph, my stepfather, had roped me into decorating the window for Valentine’s Day and I’d Tom-Sawyered Jackie into... 
by Ann Lee Miller | Feb 17, 2017 | Blog, Just The Facts Fridays, New Smyrna Beach FL
Susan Sigler narrowed her eyes at me across the lunch table. “We saw you heading into New Smyrna Beach in Big Kev’s truck Saturday night.” I shoved a huge bite of peanut butter and jelly sandwich into my mouth for an excuse not to answer. If they got me to admit I’d... 
by Ann Lee Miller | Feb 10, 2017 | Blog, Just The Facts Fridays, New Smyrna Beach FL
I shimmied out of the extra swim suit I wore over my red New Smyrna Beach High School team suit, hopped onto the starting block, and bent to on-your-mark position almost in one motion. A Mad Magazine could be read through a dry team suit and wet—let’s just say the... 
by Ann Lee Miller | Feb 3, 2017 | Blog, Just The Facts Fridays, New Smyrna Beach FL
A white piece of paper fluttered onto my lit book as James Knox, moved past my desk. Song for Emil had been typed across the top of what must be song lyrics. My forehead wrinkled and questions bumper-carred around my head. I watched James, the most vocal member of...
