Ink Spots
Stories from a small town in the Midwest
by Molly MacDonald

Inkspots by Molly MacDonald: On the Arrival of Vincent, his Nana’s Newest Grandchild
Wade, the Baby of our Family, has had a Baby! Okay, technically, his wife, Jackie, gave birth to the baby, but being technical was never my long suit. They have named him Vincent, a lovely name he shares with the Green Bay Packers' sainted coach, Vince Lombardi. Since...

Why I Put My Christmas Tree up a Month Ago
Our Christmas tree angel is a little tipsy. I’ll include a picture here so you know I speak the truth. It may be that she’s just tired of being on her perch for so long. Since Nov. 6, to be exact. I suppose some people think that it’s way too early to...

Of My Late-to-the-Party Shopping Adventure
Do you love shopping? I do not. Shopping is not one of my favorite things. Our children would say, somewhat bitterly, that I hate to shop - and they would be right. The reason they are somewhat bitter goes back to their childhood, which they would have you believe was...