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These stories are true stories written about actual events that have occurred relating to me.
Guest are coming!
Guests are Coming! As Thanksgiving rears its food feast gathering head, one must prepare for all the guests arriving. That means cleaning tasks that usually happen throughout a week’s agenda become priorities for the few days or a day before … Continue reading →
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Gratitude
Gratitude “Thanks,” he said to me. “Okay,” I replied, not knowing what he thanked me for. “You’re welcome.” I continued walking. I didn’t have to go much further when I passed someone else. She called out to me, “Hey, Thanks, … Continue reading →
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The Color of Travel
The Color of Travel The magic of the road is that there is so much to see. When taking long trips, especially at this time of year, the trees and the colors are quite beautiful. I prefer to be in … Continue reading →
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Running on Empty
Running on Empty I started teaching in 1973. I was a permanent substitute teacher in a 6th grade class in the Three Village School district. The five months I taught there allowed me to see what it was like working … Continue reading →
Healing Sounds
Healing Sounds A chord is played as the music begins. My eyes begin to close. A tune arises in my head, and my body sets itself into a relaxing, mindfulness mode. I begin to heal. The music calls to me. … Continue reading →
What My Eyes Saw
What My Eyes Saw In the last two weeks, I’ve had many of out-of-body experiences. Some were real, as surgeons took things out of my body and stitched or glued them back into other parts of my body. I was … Continue reading →
Keep Your Eye on That Kid!
Keep Your Eye on That Kid! When I was young, my mother always took me shopping for food. My parents didn’t drive, so we always walked. One place we always shopped was the butcher shop. It was about two … Continue reading →
To Be or Bot to Be
To Be or Bot To Be? For many people, as they get older, their heart can’t keep pace with what it used to do. There are many causes. For some, it might be a faulty heart valve that needs replacing … Continue reading →
I Hear What You’re Saying
I Hear What You’re Saying Those of you that know me know that I talk to animals. I’d like to say that they talk back to me, but they don’t have to. I have the natural ability to read … Continue reading →
Recognition
Recognition I was never a great athlete, though I enjoyed participating in sports. Growing up in my neighborhood with my few friends, I wasn’t a bad player. I could hold my own when we played together, and though I wasn’t … Continue reading →
