Leaving The Door Open

Keeping it Real Storytelling

  • Miscellaneous Happy Moments

    Miscellaneous Happy Moments

    Good thoughts. Good updates. Good news. Instead of sharing a single story this week, several happy “moments” have been building; why not share those? I’ve thrown in a little inspiration, too. These recent moments have made my day; or week. P.S. I am borrowing author,…

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  • The Art Lesson

    The Art Lesson

    In August 1930, my mother’s life began with this birth announcement in a local Cleveland paper: “Grauers Take Up Sculpture” “Word comes from Maternity Hospital…

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  • On the Scent…for Research

    On the Scent…for Research

    UPS delivered the package on Saturday evening, December 16th, at 6:00 p.m. The return address was The IU School of Medicine. This was not a…

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  • Things I’ve Learned Since I Turned 60

    Things I’ve Learned Since I Turned 60

    When I turned 60 three years ago, I had a crazy idea that I could amass a list of 60 tips and insights I have…

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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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