Leaving The Door Open

Keeping it Real Storytelling

  • Hiding in a Painting

    Hiding in a Painting

    I had finished weeding around the begonias in my grandfather’s garden as I did sometimes on Saturday mornings. I knew that he would be waiting inside for me. I was nervous about going in because I had something on my mind. I was 16 or…

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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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  • Memoirs on My Mind

    Memoirs on My Mind

    Late last spring, I thought it might be a good idea to read a couple of memoirs before spending my summer trying to begin my…

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  • Untitled post 3519

    I guess it was inevitable. Last week, I contracted Covid. This week, I feel about 58.9% better. Since I really can’t pull too many thoughts…

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