Leaving The Door Open

Keeping it Real Storytelling

  • Miscellaneous Happy Moments

    Miscellaneous Happy Moments

    Good thoughts. Good updates. Good news. Instead of sharing a single story this week, several happy “moments” have been building; why not share those? I’ve thrown in a little inspiration, too. These recent moments have made my day; or week. P.S. I am borrowing author,…

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  • More Instant Joy

    More Instant Joy

    As I continue visiting my past through old material about my mom’s life and reading ancient (!) journals of my own, it’s become clear my…

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  • Finding Family

    Finding Family

    It’s been exactly eight months since my mother, Gretchen, passed away. I haven’t written about her in almost that long. I think there are a…

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  • The Desk

    The Desk

    I’m on my hands and knees under a piece of furniture, looking up, holding a magnifying glass in my hand. It’s a tight fit and…

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  • M&M: Mars and Maya

    M&M: Mars and Maya

    Mischief is afoot this week with the Super Bowl returning for its LVII season and, with it, the inevitable roll-out of the best of 2023’s…

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