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Stand Tall
Stand Tall “Stand tall”, she says. “For you need to grow.” “Reach deep,” she adds. “For in the depths you will find your strength. Be one with us all,” she concludes. For an old woman, Mother sure does talk a … Continue reading →
An Eventful Night
An Eventful Night It was our last day of junior high school. All that was left was the commencement. It was the afternoon of the day before graduation and I was over at Ronald’s house with my friends, Dave and … Continue reading →
Shenanigans
Shenanigans When I got out of college I was all set to become a teacher. I had learned all the skills that I needed and was ready to take on the world. Unfortunately, the world was not quite ready to … Continue reading →
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Road Trip…
Road trip… The memory I have of that trip was that we were high in the mountains in the quaint village of Dasfort*. I was there with Christina. We had decided to take a week off from all our responsibilities … Continue reading →
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Strawberry Picking
Strawberry picking It should have been easy to pick the strawberries. It was a nice cool, late Spring day. The field was practically empty and my favorite spot, which was somewhat away from where everyone else goes, was awaiting my … Continue reading →
My World…the Bronx
My World…the Bronx I grew up in the Bronx. I have no idea why it is the only borough in New York City that needs a “the” in front of it. It’s like “The Home Depot”. When you looked it … Continue reading →
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A Dickens of a Day
A Dickens of a Day* It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the … Continue reading →
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Lost but not Found…well almost.
Lost but not Found…well almost I knew I had it. I had just purchased it last week. Why couldn’t I find it? Sounds familiar, it should. It has become a frequent occurrence lately. For years I used to blame any … Continue reading →
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One day at a time
One day at a time “Just take it one day at a time,” she said as I felt the pangs of hunger reach deep into the pit of despair. “You’ll be fine.” I replied, “That’s easy for you to … Continue reading →
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Spellbound
Spellbound I followed the directions that the old woman gave me. She guaranteed positive results. The recipe called for two tablespoons of lemon juice (not concentrate) and 4 cups of used juice. It could be any kind she said though … Continue reading →
