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Jill
Jill Will looked at his youngest daughter, Jill, and just shook his head. “Why are you so lazy?” he asked. “You should be like your older sisters Wendy and Tess. They at least do work and help … Continue reading →
The Dreamcatcher
The Dreamcatcher According to some Native American traditions, dreamcatchers were hung above cradles as a way to protect the infants that were in them. Its purpose was for the dreamcatchers to absorb those evil spirits that might want … Continue reading →
Pick a Door
Pick a Door It was the grand opening of a new museum in New York City, The Metropolitan Museum of Self Awareness. It was the first of its kind. I read the brochure describing the museum, but it didn’t make … Continue reading →
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The Unexpected
The Unexpected Standing outside the doorway, there was not a sound to be heard. We had some trepidation as to what was to come as we all gathered in the hallway outside of her apartment. This would be the first … Continue reading →
Park and other things (revised)
The Park and Other Things Original writing 1/11/2016 revised 9/2/2021 The apartment house that I grew up in in the Bronx was situated next to a small local park. The park was simple, with some trees and benches in the … Continue reading →
Timing is Everything
Timing is Everything I’m considered somewhat of a mild-mannered person. I rarely if ever yell. In fact, that has caused some difficulty with people that are angry at me. They start yelling their opinions and vent all of the hostility … Continue reading →
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The Game’s Afoot
The Game’s Afoot Being a security guard at the San Diego Zoo has its perks, especially when you’re on the night shift. Basically, your job is to sit in a room watching a series of monitors and make sure nothing … Continue reading →
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This is what it costs
This is what it costs “This is what it costs!” was the expected answer whenever I wanted something. “Mom, can I get this comic book?” I’d ask. “This is what it costs?” she’d ask with a questioning glance as she … Continue reading →
The Nose Knows
The Nose Knows It was said she could tell just by only the smell, who it was who had been there before She made it real clear that that person was here as soon as she passed through the door … Continue reading →
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It’s About Time
It’s About Time Being a time historian has its inherent problems. First of all, if you don’t know the exact time of an event that you are studying, you can miss the time completely. There is no second chance. Once … Continue reading →
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