Leaving The Door Open

Keeping it Real Storytelling

  • The Bouncin’ Snowman Gift

    The Bouncin’ Snowman Gift

    We received our silly “Bouncin’ Snowman” in the mail circa 2004; a Christmas gift from my mom’s second cousin, Gwen. He stood about 15 inches tall, dressed in a red fur Santa-like jacket and green mittens and green hat. He wore a red and green…

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  • A Life in So Many Words

    A Life in So Many Words

    Dance                                   Leaping into the air, gliding, soaring, feeling the rush of wind on your face             then back down again where your intricate steps are noiseless,…

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  • Milton

    Milton

    Ten days ago, I was thinking about an entirely different story for today’s post, when my husband and I realized that the hurricane in the…

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  • Tag, You’re It – A Blogging Challenge

    Tag, You’re It – A Blogging Challenge

    For quite a while now, I’ve been digging into memories; my own little mind-field of “aha” moments. Honestly? It’s a joy this week to step…

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  • Saturdays with Billie

    Saturdays with Billie

    Starting when I was very young, I remember visiting the home of my grandfather’s new wife. She was another Cleveland artist and her name was…

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