Table Stories

It Was Nothing, She Said

It was a random Thursday. I was in town visiting my parents, and like I always try to do on these trips, I made sure to swing by and see a close and dear friend too — even if it's just for an hour....

The Meal That Welcomed Me In

The first time I went to meet my in-laws, I remember being told one thing before I even walked through the door: come hungry. I laughed it off at the time. I had no idea it was actually a warning. ...

The Neighbor Who Just Walked In

We'd just moved into the new house — boxes still stacked in corners, everything a little unfamiliar. It was a Tuesday evening, and I was walking back inside when a neighbor stopped me on the sidewa...