When Karen’s geography teacher gives a homework assignment to be done over spring break, she does not groan. She thanks him. Her tutoring has given her confidence that she can succeed at academics. If you enjoy my writing, please like…
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The Healing Horse, Ch. 27, Scene 4: An Apple for Pegasus
Karen discusses Miss Natalie with Pegasus. He is very clear that she would not have found Miss Natalie without taking action. And she is clear that without him she would not have acted. If you enjoy my writing, please like…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 27, Scene 3: An Easy Lesson
Karen finds out her new math tutor struggled with the subject, too. Time flies as she learns new ways to learn an old and frustrating subject. If you enjoy my writing, please like and share. (Image created by Elembis, Public…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 27, Scene 2: A Warm Welcome
This is the second scene of Chapter 27, in which Karen deals with her math problems with the help of a wonderful tutor. This is a fresh experience for her. Has an exceptional teacher or tutor ever helped you? Please…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 27, Scene 1: UCLA
This is the first scene of Chapter 27, in which Karen deals with her math problems with the help of a wonderful tutor. Please read, like, and share! (Image by Banderas, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons) Scene 1: UCLA Karen…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 26, Scene 7: Keeping an Open but Wise Heart
Sometimes wisdom lies in keeping an open heart, but not a wide-open heart. If you know someone is going to be mean to you, you don’t have to react with anger, but you have to protect yourself. In this ending…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 26, Scene 6: The Making of a Mean Girl
Karen finds out why Claudia is so mean. (Image by Henry Louis Stephens, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons) Scene 6: The Making of a Mean Girl Karen told Mama about the dress exchange as they rode home. Mama said, “Vintage Claudia,…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 26, Scene 5: Sway Like a Palm Tree
Even though Claudia has wounded Karen, our hero is resilient. (Image by Pok Rie via Pexels.) Scene 5: Sway Like a Palm Tree Outside, the sky was blue. The weather was warm but not hot. Tall, beautiful palm trees swayed…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 26, Scene 4: Doll Clothes
Little Karen’s heart of gold is no protection against Claudia’s nastiness. But she survives and escapes. (Image published by D. Lothrop Company, no artist or author identified, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons) Scene 4: Doll Clothes Saturday came, warm and…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 26, Scene 3: For Claudia, the Best
Little Karen has a heart of gold. She decides to take her best doll in its best dress to Claudia’s. Anything to help Claudia feel better. (Image source unknown) Scene 3: For Claudia, the Best Kitten felt a burst of…