Leaving The Door Open

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  • I Have A Tale to Tell

    I Have A Tale to Tell

    I have to share upfront that I am unabashedly piggybacking off of Vicki Atkinson’s post about the power of song and its cathartic abilities to bring us to tears in certain moments; particularly while in the car. Click here for her post. Her post got…

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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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  • 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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