Leaving The Door Open

Keeping it Real Storytelling

  • Miscellaneous Happy Moments

    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,…

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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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  • Three Days

    Three Days

    I almost always let a story simmer a few days after writing. I then tweak or even rewrite. But not this time. Aside from a…

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