Leaving The Door Open
Keeping it Real Storytelling
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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,…
- 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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How Do You Control the Spending Habits of an Aging Parent?
This story begins three years ago, when my then 86-year-old mother Ginny called, quite excited. “Have you seen anything on the news?” “About what exactly…
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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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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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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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