Leaving The Door Open

Keeping it Real Storytelling

  • Hiding in a Painting

    Hiding in a Painting

    I had finished weeding around the begonias in my grandfather’s garden as I did sometimes on Saturday mornings. I knew that he would be waiting inside for me. I was nervous about going in because I had something on my mind. I was 16 or…

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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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  • Looking For Long-Term Solutions for Mom

    I was pretty naïve Palm Sunday when I called the nurses’ station at a skilled nursing/rehab center where my 91-year-old mom is currently staying and…

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  • The Will To Survive – Where Does it Come From?

    The Will To Survive – Where Does it Come From?

    About a month ago, I was browsing through Amazon Prime movie selections and one captured my attention.  Simply titled Jungle it looked like an adventure/thriller…

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