Sylvia HeikeinLit UpHell of a HoundMy daughter Lisa had always wanted a puppy, but we had never agreed to one. None of us were allergic, but we knew it would be a lot of…Sep 26, 20214Sep 26, 20214
Sylvia HeikeinLit UpLonely Are The YearsIn the evening, there is no movement on the manor grounds, only a soft wind in the leaves of the great lindens and oaks under which I walk…Oct 28, 20199Oct 28, 20199
Sylvia HeikeinThe Mad RiverBeneath Her Sweet RootsBeneath the roots of the honeyglow tree, a small creature dreams. Not the cold, empty sleep of winter, only a nap on a warm autumn day.Jan 7, 20192Jan 7, 20192
Sylvia HeikeinLit UpMerry Christmas With A Little Celestial HelpThe house is quiet as you enter, so much quieter than last year when it was filled with laughter and joy and the scent of home-baked…Dec 11, 20183Dec 11, 20183
Sylvia HeikeinLit UpMy Mother’s GingerbreadA short story (including a traditional Scandinavian gingerbread cookie recipe) — Lit Up’s Christmas EventDec 20, 20173Dec 20, 20173