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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  • 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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  • Lessons From Sara

    Lessons From Sara

    I only had one grandmother growing up. She was my dad’s mother, and she was kind, full of class, and very independent-minded. She was also…

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  • My Afternoon with Matthew McConaughey

    My Afternoon with Matthew McConaughey

    It really all started with Instagram. When the new year began, I finally decided to join. At its most basic, I always considered it a…

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