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Laundry

Laundry—right? If you’re sick—there’s laundry. If you’re sad—there’s laundry. If you’re broke –there’s laundry. If you’re happy—there’s laundry. If you were to win an Oscar, or a Tony, or an Emmy—There would be laundry. If you were to win the … Continue reading

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The Last Noel

Dear Readers, I hope you enjoy this Christmas story which I originally shared several years ago. This memory still moves me. In the waning afternoon sun on a Christmas Eve many years ago, my daughter, husband, and I anticipated a … Continue reading

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Covid is Over?

When I was at a new doctor’s office a few days ago, I mentioned to the nurse that I had a very severe case of COVID-19 at the beginning of the Pandemic in 2020. She smiled at me and said, … Continue reading

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What If I Live To Be 100?

While living to be 100 isn’t one of my stated goals, I think it would be interesting to consider the possibility. After all, I came through the Covid pandemic relatively intact even though all of the odds were against my … Continue reading

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Summer Day Camp

My sister Susan and I were in demand as babysitters when we were young teens. Having many younger siblings made us popular choices to care for other people’s children. Of course, we were well paid—a whole 50 cents per hour … Continue reading

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Confessions of a Reluctant Dog Mom

When I think about how happy I am to have my delightful dog Sparkle in my life, I am amazed. For a long time, I resisted having a dog. First of all, I am actually allergic to dogs, and I … Continue reading

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A Family Affair

          There are many victims of Covid-19: those who contract the virus and their family, friends, and even acquaintances. In the aftermath of trying to recover from the ravages of Covid, all of my relationships have been altered in some … Continue reading

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The Text Message Was Cryptic

  Ding, ding. Where is that damned phone? I dig through my overloaded purse, pulling out tissues, a too large wallet, five pens, two old lipsticks, and loose change. Getting a smaller purse seemed like a great idea when I … Continue reading

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Dog Tales–Welcoming a Dog Into Our Home

When I think about how happy I am to have my delightful dog Sparkle in my life, I am amazed. For a long time I resisted having a dog. First of all, I am allergic to dogs, and I feared … Continue reading

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Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree

  Decorating a Christmas tree is a tradition I have always loved. When I was a kid, everyone in the family helped hang the many ornaments, some home-made and others store-bought, on the real pine tree that had a place … Continue reading

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