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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  • Flashback Friday

    Flashback Friday

    Ah yes, this was my moment in the sun. Or rather, my moment in the dark; close to the Winter Solstice. But I’m totally cool…

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  • A Country Thanksgiving…Maybe?

    A Country Thanksgiving…Maybe?

    This week, I was sorting through the newest batch of photos from my mom’s home. My sister and I are still going through all of…

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  • Caleb

    Caleb

    It was just a day; a Tuesday, to be exact. I woke, watched a little news with coffee, dressed and pulled out of the garage…

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  • Getting A Charge Out of Our EV Experience

    Getting A Charge Out of Our EV Experience

    We were looking forward to our trip to Boston last month to visit our son, Will and his wife Allison. Over the years, our routine…

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