Travel (Page 40)

Stands were places along the Natchez Trace that provided a bed and a meal for weary travelers. They were usually located a day’s walk apart, every 15 – 20 miles.

When the Trace died, most of the stands did, too. Grinder’s Stand, where Meriwether Lewis perished, burned to the ground years ago. All that remains is this stone step.Continue Reading

“I sold more books today than your daddy, Andra.” Mom stood next to the closed bathroom door.

“You did not, Linda! Don’t you go telling her that!” Dad’s voice shrieked from the bowels of the toilet.Continue Reading