Category Archives: memories

Day 7 – Fear

We are on our last day of our trip to the Detroit area to attend Steve’s nephew’s wedding. It’s been a wonderful trip filled with all kinds of love–wedding love, family love, and love of exploration. Now, it’s time to … Continue reading

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Golden Leaves – Part 2

In a November 13 blog post, I wrote a haiku about a tree, filled with golden leaves. It reminded me of my father: A tree in autumnGold leaves sashay in the breezeWinter harbinger If the tree reminded me of my … Continue reading

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Golden Leaves

Yesterday, I wrote a haiku with my father in mind. A tree in autumnGold leaves sashay in the breezeWinter harbinger I pass this majestic tree every day as I walk in a park near my home, and through each season, … Continue reading

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Generation Mirror

I love my early mornings, before the rest of the world wakes. It’s coffee time, when I respond to emails, peruse Facebook, do a little writing, catch up on the news — all kinds of things to get ready for … Continue reading

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The Happiest Place

Many of you don’t know that Steve is a beautiful writer. When he read the following journal entry to me last night, I asked him if I could post it on my blog. May 27, 2019 After a long day … Continue reading

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The Wind and the Wolf

Keiko Matsui has been one of my favorite artists for more than two decades now, and tonight, for the second time in as many decades, I get to see her perform live at The Kessler in Dallas. I first heard … Continue reading

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Ghosts of Halloween Past

As I anticipate my grandson, Tommy’s, first Halloween, I perused my old scrapbooks for old Halloween pictures. Remembering those fun days made me smile. I was one of those moms who didn’t want to just go to a store and … Continue reading

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My Dad’s Fork in the Road

I was sixteen years old when I first heard the story about my dad and his blue Jaguar, and I think there’s no better time than Father’s Day than to share it with you. My father is the second oldest … Continue reading

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“Their Bench” — #FridayFictioneers #FlashFiction #100Words

Welcome to another week of Friday Fictioneers! I’m looking forward to reading the variety of stories prompted by Madison Woods’ photo. You can read them here. Please feel free to post a link to your blog with any comments.  Their … Continue reading

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Christmas Treasures

It seems this year more than others, I hear a flurry of “bah-humbugs” from friends and family. And, I am no different. I’m not sure why–whether it’s the economy, politics and the constant bickering we hear about on a day-to-day … Continue reading

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