Leaving The Door Open

Keeping it Real Storytelling

  • Some of The Best of Life’s Stuff

    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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  • 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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  • Saying Goodbye – The Story of a Friendship

    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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  • The Younger Side of Old

    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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