T’was the season and I wanted a family portrait of our children for the holidays. I hired Marcus, who came highly recommended by several friends. He arrived early to set up his equipment in the family room. The fireplace was crackling with a warm glow. Fresh cinnamon sticks were brewing and vanilla candles flickered in…
I Failed Twerking
I was on a cruise when I first saw a young girl shake her butt at the speed of a hummingbird’s wings. I was mesmerized! My butt caught a glimpse of her actions and immediately went on strike. I simply cannot even begin to get the motion started. I have tried. In fact, I tried…
OMG! I Really Am My Mother
My mom had a favorite story that seemed to fit every occasion. She reminisced about a time when her co-worker’s only son played baseball. Georgie was ten years-old. He was not athletic and usually struck out, but this one glorious Saturday morning day, Georgie sailed the ball clear into the outfield. It was a miracle!…
Angel Bumps Beckons a New Friend
When I wrote Angel Bumps, Hello From Heaven, I never expected the reaction it is drawing. It has happened several times now, unexpectedly. I was at the hairdresser yesterday when I noticed a van parked outside that advertised Hospice for Animals. I’d never even thought about hospice for an animal. An elderly couple walked into…
My Almost Friend, Ruth
We were both early for our eight a.m. blood work. I sat next to an elderly woman on a bench in the waiting area in the atrium. I smiled and said, “Good morning.” She returned a hello with a heavy Maine accent. I learned her name was Ruth. She was about five-foot-two, with short gray…
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