Leaving The Door Open
Keeping it Real Storytelling
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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…
- December
- Guest Posts
- Helping an Aging Parent
- Humor/Fun
- Informational
- Limited Edition
- Magazine-Style Features
- Memoir
- My Cancer Journey
- Podcasts
- Womens' Conversations
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The Younger Side of Old
Today I visited the “Reader” section on WordPress (my blog platform) to see if I could find other blogs with interesting stories about the elderly…
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Finding Joy in Your 80’s and 90’s
Today I’m in the mood to pull the curtains back from a darkened room and find the joy. Living through aging parent experiences is draining,…
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Figuring Out Final Wishes and Helpful Tips
In an unusual coincidence, two different friends are holding memorial services today for a parent who passed away. One friend’s father died young at age…
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Why There’s a Story Inside the Site Name
Since the launch of my blog, I have been asked a few times “why did you choose Leaving The Door Open for the site name?”…
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