Leaving The Door Open

Keeping it Real Storytelling

  • The Bouncin’ Snowman Gift

    The Bouncin’ Snowman Gift

    We received our silly “Bouncin’ Snowman” in the mail circa 2004; a Christmas gift from my mom’s second cousin, Gwen. He stood about 15 inches tall, dressed in a red fur Santa-like jacket and green mittens and green hat. He wore a red and green…

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  • August 2017: An Eclipse Sighting

    August 2017: An Eclipse Sighting

    The idea of experiencing a transitory, rare occurrence fascinates me, and I know I’m not alone. When our calendars inched closer to the new millennium,…

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  • The Power of Imprinting

    The Power of Imprinting

    Back in the mid-1990’s, I remember shopping one day in a Best Buy. There were rows of boxes lined all the way down the aisle;…

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  • In a Flash

    In a Flash

    It’s been over a week now, and I am still singing that song. I both want to and don’t want to, if that’s possible. I…

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  • The AI Chronicles

    The AI Chronicles

    I was scrolling through the Word Press Reader a few days ago (a compilation of blogs I follow) and I spotted a photo which didn’t…

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