Mankato cont.
“By order of the military commission, composed of Colonel Crooks, Lt. Colonel Marshall, Captain Grant, Captain Bailey, and Lieutenant Olin, you cause to be…
Mankato
The crowd of white men was louder and more repulsive than he expected. As he was being yanked forward towards the scaffolds, May Hoo Way Wa briefly shut his…
Rattlesnake Dick and The Lady
“Well, Rattlesnake,” the sheriff said as he carved a chaw. “Looks like you’re gonna meet yore maker soon.” Workmen putting the finishing touches on the gallows…
Going through the motions
Paul Lyons sat in his cramped cell. His fingers still black from the ink off of the finger print pad. The arresting officer never realized that Paul didn’t…
To the Moon
It was sunny that day, with a clear sky and gentle breeze. It felt wrong to Janie. On a day like this, the weather should match her mood. The birds singing…
Laughter.
I made my way to the spot where I usually do things alone. It was under the shade of a large tree, away from the busy and noisy people. I find peace there. And…