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Happy Talk
Happy Talk I am an optimistic person who looks for the positive in things. I acknowledge the negatives, which I balance against the positives when making decisions and reacting to others. I worked for an administrator who graduated from the … Continue reading →
The Time Capsule
The Time Capsule It had been 50 years since I graduated from Stony Brook University. The time had come to visit my old alma mater. I’d returned to Stony Brook University many times since graduating, but this day was different. … Continue reading →
Play day in the ‘hood
Play Day in the ‘hood I said, “Mom, Can I go outside and play with my friends?” “May I go outside and play with my friends,” she replied. “You can do whatever you want with your friends. I just want … Continue reading →
The Choice
The Choice Betty was not feeling well. After calling her automated doctor, she was referred to a specialist in advanced neurobiotic illnesses at the local hospital. Schedules being as they were, and her symptoms pushed her to the front of … Continue reading →
A Letter of Hope
A Letter of Hope Dear Students, It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you. This nasty thing called Covid has kept me away from being with you. I’m older than I was the last time you saw me. I … Continue reading →
The Luck of the Draw
An extra piece of writing today. The story prompt from my writing group that I chose was “Travel back to your teenage years. Write about clubs and/or teams you joined.” The Luck of the Draw When it comes to playing … Continue reading →
Writing Goes Awry
Writing Goes Awry I’m sitting alone in my room. My thoughts are so jumbled up. I don’t know what I’m going to write about. It’s time to try out this new pair of writing gloves I got from that old … Continue reading →
A Lunch Surprise
A Lunch Surprise My friend John was visiting the city. He had been a very close friend. He left the city five years ago to become an executive director at a large company in D.C. I continued as a teacher, … Continue reading →
But it’s Magic
But it’s Magic “It’s magic,” he says. “No, it’s not! I saw you push the switch,” was my reply. “What makes you think that you can fool me like that?” “I’m not fooling you. It really is magic.” We were … Continue reading →
Writing on a Prompt – A futile effort
Writing on a Prompt – A futile effort Welcome to my dream world. A world of ordinary. A world of bizarre. In the case of some dreams, a world of utter nonsense and confusion. My dreams are not limited to … Continue reading →
