Moira Christensen

“The Locked Door” by Moira Christensen

The Locked Door The day had started out as any ordinary day; they had their breakfast and set off for the local Meals on Wheels kitchens, where they would meet the other volunteers ready and willing to deliver the hot meals to the people who are unable to cook for themselves. The only change they will encounter today, courtesy of the current virus stipulations, is getting through the locked doors!! They meet the other volunteers for a cuppa and chat before they take off on their journey. The conversation always seems to end with ...

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“The Comforting Shadows” by Moira Christensen

Submitted to Contest #92

It has been thirty years since she walked up the stairs of the Old Queenslander, knowing if she ever returned it would never be the same. Her brother had inherited the house when their parents passed away. It had not been an easy transition for her, she knew it would someday happen, but did not envisage how everything changed from that moment. He had passed away recently, leaving the old farmhouse to her.He had tried to keep the old house upright and standing, but little money and ill health forced him to neglect the urgent ne...

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“Garden Therapy” by Moira Christensen

Submitted to Contest #86

Garden Therapy The flower boxes are a mass of color, yellows, pinks, purples, orange and red. He is overjoyed with the rainy days, feeding his garden those special nutrients that only rain can do. The flowers look so fresh, bursting with brilliance. This is his garden, his happy place, his savior. He had been plagued by constant vertigo attacks. His life was a constant battle and she prayed that one day his whirling life would stop, and their life would be “normal” again. No amount of prayers could change the cours...

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“The "To Do" List” by Moira Christensen

Submitted to Contest #84

The “To Do” List Today is a Sunday, the only reason I know that is correct is when I put the television on, and the channels are showing religious programs. Thank goodness the television knows what day of the week it is, because I am struggling to do so. I have no idea what the date is, there was no real need to know any more as one day is the same as another.  The pandemic hit early in the year, I don’t remember the date, and it seems to have been so long ago. And then not long after, the lockdown.  According to the...

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“The Kiss on the Cheek” by Moira Christensen

Submitted to Contest #82

The Kiss on the Cheek The man of the house was home!! It was always a happy time for the family; he would be greeted by his wife, Susie, and would bestow her a kiss on the cheek, showing the affection and love he had for his wife, Susie. By this time, the children Luke and Emily, could hear their father’s footsteps on the stairs, and rushed down to him, eager for a cuddle and kiss from him too.   Susie would smile contently, the love of her life was home again, and all was well with the world. Some days, he would not go out to...

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“A Snapshot of our Love” by Moira Christensen

Submitted to Contest #81

Snapshots of our Love They were sitting contentedly, watching the last of the day disappear; dusk seemed to be coming earlier these days, so winter must be on its way. They did not mind the cooler months, more comfortable to sit outside on their patio, enjoying their garden.  They bought their “retirement” house about ten years ago. This was to be the last move, as they lived a gypsy lifestyle for many years. This time, they were putting down roots, planting trees, planning never to leave. The little bushes planted t...

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“A Hundred Years of Notable Events” by Moira Christensen

Submitted to Contest #80

A Hundred Years of Notable EventsThe candles had been blown out, the main event, the singing of the birthday song was over, and she was glad that part of the day was done. Reaching that milestone of 100 years of age was a tremendous effort, they all had said, but she did not think it was, a big to-do over nothing. She did not feel that old, although her bones were creaking a lot lately, maybe they were feeling their age after all.The reporters were there in force, asking her questions about her life, and what she had seen in her 10...

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“Family Threads” by Moira Christensen

Submitted to Contest #79

The phone call had come about a week before Christmas, her brother had a serious accident at work, having managed to fall out of his truck, landing squarely on his head.  No news is good news, his wife had said, however, as the hours went on, it seemed that he had indeed done himself serious damage. As the days went on, it was found that the damage done to his head was not as bad as they had first thought, so she decided to make the trip back to the Old Queenslander to see not only her brother, but also to revisit the home where she gre...

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