Leaving The Door Open

Keeping it Real Storytelling

Some of The Best of Life’s Stuff

I laughed out loud when I saw the photo of my two-month-old grandson sporting a “New to the Shenanigans” bib. It was a funny concept; almost like a clue to what’s coming. I don’t think anyone can raise a child without facing some “shenanigans” from…
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July 29, 2020

Life During Lockdown – My Mother’s Story

Like so many of us who have elderly parents living in senior residential facilities, my 89-year-old mother Ginny has been on lockdown since mid-March because…
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July 15, 2020

A Story on Elevator Etiquette 2020

My nurse removes the needle from my port and I gather my things to leave the infusion suite. Thankfully, it was only saline solution today.…
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July 2, 2020

60 Things That I’ve Discovered

In a few short days, I will be joining the millions of people who live and thrive in the sexagenarian decade. I’ll be wandering into…
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June 10, 2020

Oh, The Places You’ll Go: A Tribute to Books

I recently discovered a blogger who is having fun helping other writers. Understanding the importance that a story must start with an idea, Jibber Jabber…
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