Leaving The Door Open

Non-Fiction Stories…Follow Who You Are

  • The Spirit of a Library

    The Spirit of a Library

    Herman Wouk. Ken Follett. David Baldacci. Barack Obama. What do these authors have in common? They all kept my mother company at one time or another. Books were her passion (or at least one of them) for as long as I can remember. When I…

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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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  • A Country Thanksgiving…Maybe?

    A Country Thanksgiving…Maybe?

    This week, I was sorting through the newest batch of photos from my mom’s home. My sister and I are still going through all of…

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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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