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These stories are true stories written about actual events that have occurred relating to me.
The Cap
The Cap It was a simple cap. no distinguishing features. It was purchased second hand at a thrift shop. It was meant to keep my head warm. It was meant to be different than all of the baseball caps that … Continue reading →
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Just Follow the Directions
Just follow the directions It was simple. That’s what I thought. I have learned that nothing is simple, especially if you are giving instructions to another person. I remember an activity that I tried once with my 5th-grade students. Here’s … Continue reading →
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The Incident
The Incident BANG! CRASH! POOF! It was mid-afternoon, as I stood there in the middle of the living room realizing that something had happened outside. Our power had been disrupted and we no longer had lights. Silence … Continue reading →
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Sitcoms – a 1950s perspective
Sitcoms – a 1950s perspective When I think back on the sitcoms from the 50s, I think to myself, “What’s a sitcom?” After all, I was born in 1950 and since the 50s comprise only 10 years of my life, … Continue reading →
The Collection
The Collection I wouldn’t consider myself a hoarder, but I do collect things. Some things are useless, like the inner circles of Dannon Yogurt caps, which I collected in college. I’m pretty sure I don’t have those anymore. Some things … Continue reading →
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Words
Words There are some words that are said that have a very powerful meaning. Once said they dig their way deep inside you and make you feel good about yourself, or feel consoled about something that is bothering you, or … Continue reading →
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Summer Hunting
Summer Hunting Ah, Summertime…when the livin’ is easy. I so enjoy the warm weather, the pools of water to rest in with my family, and the abundant fresh food that is just there for the picking. Of course, as a … Continue reading →
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Harbingers
Harbingers Here come the robins and red winged blackbirds. The harbingers of spring. Time to get prepared. Sweep off the decks of all the leftover leaves from the fall cleanup mistakes that were uncovered as the snow disappeared. Bring out … Continue reading →
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Those are the breaks
Those are the Breaks I played softball in the local community recreation league for 10 years. It was a very friendly league. No umpires, batters got 3 swings, coaches on first and third made the calls, etc. The team I … Continue reading →
There’s no place like home…
There’s No Place Like Home: Well maybe The famous line from The Wizard of Oz, that everyone remembers is, “There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home.” Most of us can relate to that. At least we used … Continue reading →
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