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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November 26, 2019

It’s an Honor to be Nominated…

In two days, it will be the seven month anniversary of the launch of my blog, and it’s been a remarkable seven months. I have…
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November 22, 2019

Taking Over Your Parent’s Checkbook: One Fortunate Solution

I posted a story several weeks ago which examined the question of when is it time to take over the finances of a parent? (For…
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November 12, 2019

Is It Time Now? A Story About Decision-Making for an Aging Parent

Today started with a surprise phone call from Betsy. Betsy is my sister-in-law who has taken on the part-time job of driving my mom to…
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November 4, 2019

An Aging Parent Gift: A Holiday Tail

November, 2018 As I shop for holiday presents this year for my 88-year-old mother Ginny, I’m thinking differently. In the past, I have always gotten…
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