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These stories are true stories written about actual events that have occurred relating to me.
E: England (WR)
England I’m not what one would consider a world traveler. In fact, the first time I ever flew in an airplane I was almost 30 years old. For me, my first flight was a 6 hour one across the Atlantic … Continue reading →
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D: David (WR)
David Having a child definitely promotes a life change. From the day I met Christina, continuing to when David was born, to the present we were now an us, no longer an I. It’s been a great ride so far. … Continue reading →
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C: Christina (WR)
When you look at life’s choices and changes, one of the most profound and influencing choice I ever made was to share my life with Christina. I fell in like with her the first time I saw her on the … Continue reading →
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The park and other things…
The apartment house that I grew up in the Bronx was situated next to a small local park. The park was simple, some trees and benches in the main part. There was a brook that divided that part from the … Continue reading →
A Day in October
In September of 1985 Hurricane Gloria hit Long Island. There was much devastation. I was living in an apartment in Manorville. We lost power, which lasted over a week. I left my home to visit my sister in New Jersey … Continue reading →
Changes
This piece of writing was done at my writing group on 9/12/15. We had a number of objects to choose from as story starters. I chose an empty Evian water bottle. ———————- What is it about water nowadays that has … Continue reading →
Journey
Today’s writer’s group story spark was “Life is a journey”. One of the ideas was to write an acrostic poem entitled “JOURNEY” That’s what I chose to do. Following the writing of the acrostic poem, I went further and defined … Continue reading →
Lover’s Dance
A dance of time between two lovers On the dance floor is the woman of my dreams. She twirls and sashays from partner to partner. Only the stage of music separates the players from the dancers. Do I take the … Continue reading →
Here I sit
This piece was written at my writing group today: As I went through my teaching career I took a lot of courses that were required in order to get my Masters degree. Having received my degree there was no requirement … Continue reading →
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the guitar
When I was 13 years old I got a guitar as a birthday present. I was always somewhat musically inclined. I had taught myself how to play the harmonica when I was 7 years old. My parents had me take … Continue reading →
