Leaving The Door Open

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  • 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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  • A Crazy Connection

    A Crazy Connection

    When I read Vicki Atkinson’s post last Sunday on how she took a writing class from author Libby Fischer Hellmann, I practically leapt from my…

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  • The Double-Take

    The Double-Take

    Sometimes, we find the unexpected in front of us, and it will startle us. Sometimes, it will make us laugh; or maybe we will be…

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  • A Very Humble Moment

    A Very Humble Moment

    My grandfather, William C. Grauer, was both a recognized artist and a pun aficionado. He created art which appeared in public and private collections; even…

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  • A Piece of My Fantasy

    A Piece of My Fantasy

    Am I a carnival nerd? Maybe. I went online to buy stamps a few months back and saw this new collection. I immediately placed them…

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