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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  • The Curious Incident at Seat E13

    The Curious Incident at Seat E13

    I’ll admit it, I wasn’t too impressed with the first Top Gun movie. I was in my mid-20’s in 1986 and preferred movies like Raiders…

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  • 60 Things Part II

    Two years ago, I acknowledged my 60th birthday with a list of 60 Things That I’ve Discovered so far. I thought that it would be…

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  • Why We Swim

    Why We Swim

    “Ahh, I remember this book” I think to myself as I pull it from a box of mom’s belongings I had quickly packed when we…

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  • Whatever Happened To…

    Whatever Happened To…

    Once a year, on a date which cleverly (!) coincides with my WordPress anniversary, I like to provide updates on some of the stories I’ve…

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