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The Eye of the Beholder
Sometimes misunderstandings work out for the best. It was midnight. We were sweaty from all the dancing. We had had a few drinks as we enjoyed the nightlife on our last night of a cruise. We usually preferred the quieter … Continue reading
Good Decisions
It seemed like a good decision at the time. We were 8 years old. We didn’t want to wake Alyson’s sleeping dad. That made perfect sense to me. So, I walked home – five blocks – crying and clutching my … Continue reading
It’s Just Stuff
It’s just stuff. That was my mantra for an entire year as I cleaned out my mom’s house. Russian china, Persian rugs, broken vacuums, Afghan jewelry, worn towels, tax returns, ancient coins, personal notebooks. It was an eclectic mix of … Continue reading
TGIF – Not Really?
TGIF . Thank God It’s Friday … but really? Whenever I hear that expression, I think of my dad. He hated that expression. His thought was … “if you are only happy that it’s Friday, then what about all … Continue reading
Plenty of Time
Seven months. We had plenty of time to prepare. But as the fateful day was upon us – nothing. We scrambled. We made phone calls to the funeral home and to the crematorium. No one could give us a clear … Continue reading
Gambling Lessons
Usually, bad lessons learned from gambling result in money lost and sad people. But that is not how this story ends. This is the story of a couple of lucky friends who made poor decisions and were rewarded for it. … Continue reading
168 Steps
It’s hard to only walk 168 steps in one day. Unless you are sick or are bedridden, it’s practically impossible. I don’t mean to brag, but I was able to accomplish this rare feat one weekend in March. I was … Continue reading
Lucky
Sports people often ascribe to the adage, “it’s better to be lucky than to be good.” Well, I’m not an athlete, but I am usually pretty lucky – and it’s good! When my kids were about 5 and 7 years … Continue reading
Bathroom Emergency
I haven’t had a two year old in 16 years, so when I went out on a boat with one, it proved to be quite an adventure. Julie, my sister in law, was called into babysitting duty when a friend … Continue reading
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It’s all in the translation…
I got a pedicure today and I had the most delightful thing happen – and it had nothing to do with my feet. I’ll remember it far after the polish wears off and the calluses return. As I was browsing … Continue reading
As I See It 