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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  • Standing Up

    Fifteen years ago, I was hard at work at Legacy.com. Dennis and I were empty-nesters. Mom was doing well in Florida and we had traveled…

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  • The Days – A Gripping & Cautionary Tale

    When they announced The Emmys for outstanding television programming, I wanted to see a nomination or two for “The Days.” It is an eight-part limited…

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  • Take It to the Limit

    I was fifteen when The Eagles released their song “Take It to the Limit.” Just typing those words brings the melody to mind; it has…

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  • Wide Waters

    Wide Waters

    “The water is wide, I can’t cross overAnd neither have I wings to fly.Give me a boat that can carry twoAnd both shall row my…

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