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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  • The Christmas Ornament circa 1999

    The Christmas Ornament circa 1999

    I knew that I wanted it as soon as I turned the catalog page. The photo showed a large glass ornament; flawlessly round. The glass…

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  • Music Trivia For $200

    Music Trivia For $200

    In 2016, my husband and I were invited to join a table for Trivia night whose members met weekly inside the restaurant of our community…

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  • Enjoying Some Thanksgiving Notes With the Elderly

    Enjoying Some Thanksgiving Notes With the Elderly

    A few days ago, we participated in an early Thanksgiving meal with my 91-year-old mother Ginny at her assisted living / memory care residence. The…

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  • Operation Odyssey

    Operation Odyssey

    Something my 31-year-old son said to me last week reminded me about an ancient (18-year-old) hard copy of a manuscript I have buried in the…

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