Rosalind Worthy graduated high school in 1968 and had no doubt where she wanted to attend college. Growing up, she admired computer pioneer Grace Hopper, and, in high school, was one of only two women in Math and Science club. Her mother, who professionally retained her family’s name, had always provided the example of a … Continue reading Worthy Sisters: Rosalind & the Star Childe
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Kin Worthy, Genevieve & Bickering
During her junior year of high school, Genevieve wrote the winning essay for a career day presentation about Bickering Plummet and was chosen to deliver it at the ceremony to honor Bickering’s president, Clayton Bickering. He was there to award the school a STEM grant. The essay focused on Bickering’s global presence and philanthropic endeavors. … Continue reading Kin Worthy, Genevieve & Bickering
Worthy Sisters, Regan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springtime in Paris for Worthy Teen SEATTLE, Washington, December 1, 1963—The Seattle Art Academy is pleased to announce that the winner of its annual artistic competition for promising high school students is sixteen-year-old, Regan Valentine Worthy, a sophomore at Franklin High School. Regan has been awarded a scholarship to study at École … Continue reading Worthy Sisters, Regan
Star Worthy, Genevieve & Leah
Midday on Thursday, Alyssa calls Genevieve to invite her and Abigail to Alyssa’s home on Friday for a cookout, so she and Leah can get to know them better. Abigail rents a car and, using the directions Alyssa supplies, navigates to John’s Creek early on Friday. They arrive at the front door a little before … Continue reading Star Worthy, Genevieve & Leah
College Worthy, Abigail’s Father
From the time she was old enough to wonder about it, Abigail was always curious about her father, who he was and why he didn't live with them. She had been to friends’ homes, and had seen their families — a wide variety of domestic circumstances — but in each case, there was usually an … Continue reading College Worthy, Abigail’s Father
Review Reconstruction & Words
A request for reviews for Atlanta Stories: Reconstruction and Words Words Words. A number of copies of Atlanta Stories: Reconstruction and Words Words Words were sold during 2020. If you purchased one, or otherwise acquired a review copy, please consider submitting a review to Amazon and/or Goodreads or other review sites. Reviews help to get … Continue reading Review Reconstruction & Words
Worthy Cousins: Abigail & Genevieve
Genevieve, age seven, sits on a bench in the back yard of Rhiannon and Abigail’s home in Seattle, her head lowered, tears streaming down her cheeks. It has been two weeks since her father’s death and nearly a week since his memorial service at MIT and she still can’t accept that she’ll never see him … Continue reading Worthy Cousins: Abigail & Genevieve
Worthy, Abigail’s Dream
Abigail is lying in bed but she's not alone. Someone is lying next to her, facing her, but Abigail can't see who it is. She runs her hand over the other person's body. It's smooth, warm, soft — a woman. The woman caresses Abigail's face, then gives her a deep, passionate kiss. "Tell me your … Continue reading Worthy, Abigail’s Dream
Alyssa’s Wedding
Alyssa looks at herself in the mirror, wearing her long, flowing, wedding gown. In a few minutes, her father will come to get her, and she'll walk down the aisle to marry Tim Caine. Her joy is tempered somewhat by news that several of her father's relatives have refused to come, and while her father … Continue reading Alyssa’s Wedding
Come Fly With Me
3 July 2015: Hyatt Regency, Atlanta, Georgia Rhiannon Worthy and Owen Asher sit at a table in a small bar across Peachtree Street from the Hyatt Regency, where they discovered they are both staying. They met at a party with family members and Owen offered to take Rhiannon back rather than have her daughter make … Continue reading Come Fly With Me