Leaving The Door Open

Keeping it Real Storytelling

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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September 23, 2019

Figuring Out VA Benefits and an Inheritance: Our Story

In my last story, I shared how my mother Ginny’s best friend had given her an unexpected inheritance gift. She should be receiving that gift…
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September 12, 2019

Reaching Out One Last Time – The Surprise Gift

I remain in a funny place after returning from Ann’s service in Minneapolis. Ann was my mother Ginny’s oldest friend who had recently passed. (Here…
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September 2, 2019

Thank You!

As my blog often confirms, life is complicated, funny and always full of surprises. These past few days have been no exception. As a resident…
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August 21, 2019

Saying Goodbye – The Story of a Friendship

This is going to be a tough one. We’ve just heard that my mother Ginny’s best friend Ann passed away yesterday. She was 90. Ann…
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