Anna loved her new job at Wonder World Daycare. However, coming up with projects for toddlers between the ages of two and four was challenging.
All by Catherine Lyons
Cathy's Creative Corner: Marbles for Keeps
“Chatty, looks like the boys are getting up a game of marbles outside. Did they invite you?” Grandma Ella yelled from the kitchen.
Cathy's Creative Corner: If you've got it, flaunt it
“If you’ve got it, flaunt it.” The first time I heard Grady of Sanford and Son fame make that statement, I thought to myself, you know, he’s got a point.
Cathy's Creative Corner: Trash to Treasure (Full Version)
Jewel loved her parents. Her father worked while her mother was a stay-at-home mom.
Cathy's Creative Corner: Trash to Treasure
Jewel loved her parents. She never wanted for anything. Her family was modest.
Cathy's Creative Corner: Flutterby to Butterfly to Fairy
“How many graduating fairies do you think we’ll have this year?” asked Patience.
Cathy's Creative Corner: An Erroneous Error
Good morning, World! The sun is shining brightly through the bedroom blinds. I can feel today is going to be fabulous!
Cathy's Creative Corner: The Unexpected Outing
“Why are you girls sitting up in my kitchen when it’s so pretty and sunny outside today?” Kylie’s mom asked as she entered the room.
Black History Month: Cathy's Creative Corner - Aunt Kate
It was a summer day in the late 1970s. I recall standing in the lobby of Wachovia Bank waiting for the next available teller.
Black History Month: Cathy's Creative Corner - White Folks at Pa's Funeral
The first funeral I can remember attending was my great-grandmother’s. Actually, I don’t remember the funeral, just the trip for her burial to the mountains where she was born.
Black History Month: Cathy's Creative Corner - First by Default
You know, you can actually learn something new every day. Until a spokesperson called from Lexington city government, I never knew this was how my dad felt.
Cathy's Creative Corner: An Open Letter to Our Family
Dear Family,
We made it back home to the Barbeque Capital of the World! Hope everyone else returned home safely and enjoyed the holiday gathering as much as my brother and I.
Cathy's Creative Corner: Press On to 2022
As I make plans for my family’s upcoming New Year’s Eve gathering, I can’t help but look back over my life and remember all the events I’ve been through.
Cathy's Creative Corner: Santa Claus is a White Man?
This week’s story was written in December 1974. I was in my senior year in high school and it was printed in our Christmas newsletter.
Cathy's Creative Corner: The Ugliest Doll
Joy is a typical little girl. She loves playing with her vast array of dolls.
Cathy's Creative Corner: The Wright Kids (Part 3)
Glancing at her watch, Crystal is pleased to see she has arrived for her appointment with Mrs. Porter 15 minutes early.
Cathy's Creative Corner: The Wright Kids (Part 2)
“Hello. Is this Mrs. Barbara Porter?”
Cathy's Creative Corner: The Wright Kids (Part 1)
“Good morning, Ms. Long. I hope you’re as excited about joining the staff here at the Department of Social Services Childcare Division as we are about getting some much needed help!”
Cathy's Creative Corner: Concert Daze
The first small box she picks up makes her pump the brakes. Hold up, wait a minute!
Cathy's Creative Corner: 'Meep! Meep!'
Collette glanced at her reflection in the full-length mirror. She had to look nice since all three grade levels would be in the middle school gym at the same time.