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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  • Phantom Music

    Phantom Music

    I was lying in bed the other morning; I had already taken my ear plugs out. I am such a light sleeper (perhaps because of…

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  • A Little Faith & The DeLorean 2.0

    A Little Faith & The DeLorean 2.0

    For long-time readers, do not be alarmed by the word DeLorean. You are not in a time warp traveling back to the future. Or, maybe…

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  • Fire and Water

    Fire and Water

    Over the weekend, I finally had some time to listen to an unusual tape cassette. Actually, I should rewind here because I needed to buy…

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  • A Lucky Girl

    A Lucky Girl

    Mom used to clean her paintbrushes with the heavy-duty solvent turpentine. The truth, however, was that she wasn’t painting much anymore in her small art…

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