Gathering Wool

About the Book

Be on the sidelines and discover the humor, the sadness and all of the frailties that accompany two elderly woman as they adjust to each other as ROOMMATES in a retirement home environment.

Discover in THE BOOK CLUB, that new clothes do not ALWAYS make a woman.

Share in the pranks two old Greeks play on each other, as they go about their daily tasks in LIFE AT THE EMBASSY.

A retired literature teacher proves to be quite A CLASSIC ENCOUNTER for the new young lady who just moved in next door.

Board a bus for THE OUTING, and see how one passenger becomes the hero of the day.

Ever wonder about THE STREET PEOPLE? Get an inside glimpse of their daily lives and the challenges they face.

A case of misunderstanding nearly destroys the image of A FAMILY MAN.

Learn the secrets hidden deep within TIPPER’S GROVE when eight year old Sara comes home late for dinner.

Images of the past dominate Matt Townsend’s mind as he ascends THE STAIRWAY in his home before going to bed.

Due to A LACK OF COMMUNICATION, a marriage ends in disaster.

When SKIPPER is brought home in the arms of Danny and Elaine, the perception of death takes on new meaning in their lives.

A four year old is TRAUMATIZED by her parent’s divorce. The full impact of this event, festers into a devastating action that will last a lifetime.

BREAKFAST takes on a whole new meaning at the Drive-Thru.

Share in the bizarre behavior, as two INMATES taunt each other for answers.

Bringing A MAN IN THE HOUSE, doesn’t always work out.

Enlisting the aid of a dating service, leads to twists and turns for the future of THE NEW PARTNER.

The adage of GATHERING WOOL has been passed down for generations in my family, and now, I pass in on to you, the reader.

In his heart, he knew this day would come, but the reality of it being THE LAST TIME was almost too much to bear.

A hidden space in the attic unfolds a touching story of the previous owners in THE ROOM ABOVE.

Will Petrakis wanted answers. Now that his father was dead, it was A TIME FOR TRUTH.

It was the answer to all of the clutter that had amassed over the years, but as Elmira soon learned, some things are not destined for THE GARAGE SALE.

ADA AND BUDDY had been true partners for 18 years. Hopefully, the upcoming surgery would allow them to spend the rest of their lives together.

It was a time for celebration, coupled with joy and hope for a new beginning, but all of that went awry at THE TEA PARTY.

Maybe it was fate. Maybe it was just good luck. Whatever the reason, it would forever enhance the relationship of three CLOSE FRIENDS.

Once the frivolity of youth has given way to adulthood, it is a time to reflect BEYOND THE SILENCE, and listen once again to the wisdom of our parents.

About the Author

Through her tenacity , B.J. Fininis convinced the editor of a suburban Chicago newspaper, to hire her on. She ran errands, kept the morgue information currrent, wrote headlines, learned page layout, and finally got a break to do her first story when all of the other reporters were out on assignment. She spent several years reporting on every subject imaginable, then due to the economy, moved to Houston in 1972. Based on past accounting experience, she was hired by a manufacturer in the oil industry, where B.J. stayed for 23 years. Recently retired, B.J. has resumed her love of writing again, and draws upon a vivid imagination, coupled with life experiences, to author this collection of short stories.