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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  • A Special Place

    A Special Place

    Driving onto the grounds of the Biltmore Estate last April was an experience for the senses. As we curved up through the winding road, I…

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  • Rallying to Write.. And What Happened

    Rallying to Write.. And What Happened

    Last June was a busy month for me. I had my port-a-cath surgically removed; we drove to the other side of the state to spend…

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  • Superstitious Notes

    Superstitious Notes

    We had cooler weather recently, so it was perfect to see pumpkins at a roadside farm stand when I drove by one morning. It just…

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  • New Kids on The Cell Block

    New Kids on The Cell Block

    For months now, we have been receiving increasingly ominous snail mail letters and emergency texts that our phones will no longer work on January 1st,…

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