Daris Howard

Idaho Falls

Writer at Freelance

Award-winning author. Syndicated short story columnist. Love to talk book writing and other uplifting ideas.

Articles

Locked Doors and Strange People

1 day ago | latterdaysaintmag.com | Daris Howard

I had just arrived home from work late one night when I received a call from Jared, a new neighbor. “Daris, do you have a long ladder?”“Yes,” I replied. “Could you bring it over as fast as you can? My youngest has locked herself in her bedroom, and we can’t open the door.”My wife chose to join me to get to know them better. I loaded the ladder on my small pickup, strapped it down, and we were on our way. It was only about a mile to our neighbor’s house, so we soon pulled into his driveway.
Meeting new people

2 days ago | chronicleonline.com | Daris Howard

When all of our children were still at home, my family ran a local theater. Besides a following of locals who liked to come to our shows, tourists on their way to Yellowstone supported us. However, our greatest support came from the “Snowbirds,” a designation locals gave to retired people from southern states who came north to escape the summer heat. These Snowbirds rented college housing apartments during the summer months when school was out. As a family, we learned to love these seniors.
Life’s Outtakes- Locked Doors and Strange People

3 days ago | thecomanchechief.com | Daris Howard

I had just arrived home from work late one night when I received a call from Jared, a new neighbor. “Daris, do you have a long ladder?” “Yes,” I replied. “Could you bring it over as fast as you can? My youngest has locked herself in her bedroom, and we can’t open the door.” My wife chose to join me to get to know them better. I loaded the ladder on my small pickup, strapped it down, and we were on our way.
A sense of community

6 days ago | postregister.com | Daris Howard

Besides being a group of people living in the near vicinity of each other, the dictionary defines community as "a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals." This definition took on a different meaning during Covid. Here in the farming community of Idaho where I live, the harvest season has a short window. Equipment is running from before sunup to after sundown, and many people are involved.
Meeting New People

1 week ago | latterdaysaintmag.com | Daris Howard

When all of our children were still at home, my family ran a local theater. Besides a following of locals who liked to come to our shows, tourists on their way to Yellowstone supported us. However, our greatest support came from the “Snowbirds,” a designation locals gave to retired people from southern states who came north to escape the summer heat. These Snowbirds rented college housing apartments during the summer months when school was out. As a family, we learned to love these seniors.
Needs no translation

1 week ago | chronicleonline.com | Daris Howard

Milton was excited about his new assignment. He was going to represent his church in South America. His excitement was twofold. First, it would be his first time traveling outside the United States. And second, he was taking a check to assist an orphanage, and he loved children. Another church ran the orphanage, but due to poverty in the country, they had reached out for help. Milton was glad his church was so willing to share. He had even invested a significant amount of his own money in the project.
Life's Outtakes- Meeting New People

1 week ago | thecomanchechief.com | Daris Howard

When all of our children were still at home, my family ran a local theater. Besides a following of locals who liked to come to our shows, tourists on their way to Yellowstone supported us. However, our greatest support came from the “Snowbirds,” a designation locals gave to retired people from southern states who came north to escape the summer heat. These Snowbirds rented college housing apartments during the summer months when school was out. As a family, we learned to love these seniors.
Needs No Translation

1 week ago | plaintalk.net | Daris Howard

Milton was excited about his new assignment. He was going to represent his church in South America. His excitement was twofold. First, it would be his first time traveling outside the United States. And second, he was taking a check to assist an orphanage, and he loved children. Another church ran the orphanage, but due to poverty in the country, they had reached out for help. Milton was glad his church was so willing to share. He had even invested a significant amount of his own money in the project.
This vacuum sucks

2 weeks ago | chronicleonline.com | Daris Howard

Fred ran a small family-owned vacuum sales and service shop. He was essentially the only employee, unless one of his family members came to help. Over the years, he gained many loyal customers who wouldn’t let anyone else touch their vacuums when they needed repairs. Fred’s repair room was located just behind the counter, allowing him to work on machines until a customer arrived and needed assistance. He enjoyed visiting with everyone who came in. One such customer was Carla.
Life’s Outtakes- Needs No Translation

2 weeks ago | thecomanchechief.com | Daris Howard

Milton was excited about his new assignment. He was going to represent his church in South America. His excitement was twofold. First, it would be his first time traveling outside the United States. And second, he was taking a check to assist an orphanage, and he loved children. Another church ran the orphanage, but due to poverty in the country, they had reached out for help. Milton was glad his church was so willing to share.