Stand By Me written by: Jim Bartlett   “Local Youth Shoots Three in Attempted Robbery.” It takes a minute, maybe two, before the weight of the headline hits her. But when it does, it comes with a crushing blow that seems to steal away the light of the morning sun, leaving her in a world of murky gray. Doris takes in a deep breath, then another, hoping to find a balance lost in the words she’s just read. But there … Continue reading Stand By Me