Tag Archives: gratitude

Valentine’s Musings: Skiing Then & Now

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

Valentine’s Day, 1982. I’d bought my soon-to-be fiancé cross country skis and we were headed to a little inn in New Hampshire for the weekend. He wanted to get engaged on Valentine’s Day because it was his parent’s wedding anniversary. … Continue reading →

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WordPress Weekly Challenge: HOME

Posted on February 8, 2013 by

I pull the knobs on the Formica desktop that’s part of a built- in dresser and bookshelf. It’s where I used to do my homework.  Remnants of my childhood surround me—photos, books, souvenirs, and other assorted memorabilia. I’m in my … Continue reading →

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A Third Birthday & A Haircut: Upsherin!

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

Today is our eldest grandson’s third birthday. I remember when he was born three years ago; we’d just sat down in a local theater to see a Shakespeare play. I was about to turn off my phone and noticed I’d … Continue reading →

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Bye, Bye Pink Cupcake, Hello…

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

My voice quivered a bit as I placed the order. An 8- inch round, white layer cake, fudge frosting, and lots of purple flowers. Rhonda, one of the Pink Cupcake proprietors, understood.  They’ve been baking and delivering birthday cakes to students … Continue reading →

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Passing the Gravy Gavel: Old & New Thanksgiving Traditions

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

“I made my cranberry sauce,” my mother said in a recent telephone conversation. “I’m glad I’m not making Thanksgiving.”  Someone rushing out of the bank had pushed her down, aggravating her arthritis.  This is the first time in decades that … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Sandy & Election 2012: We’re in this together.”

Posted on November 7, 2012 by

Melissa, my Monday yoga instructor, likes to start by surveying the class: she asks us to share our names and mention any injuries or requests.   This week, the second day the YMCA was open since Hurricane Sandy, she added: “tell … Continue reading →

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Gratitude: The “Look” Challenge, Hurricane Sandy

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

It’s National Novel Writing Month, a 30-day, 50,000- word, novel writing challenge. I’m not participating but Tangerine Tango  contributor Dawn Landau is.  Not only is she writing with abandon dawn to dusk, she tagged me in the blog game called … Continue reading →

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Charity Solicitations: Zap My Zen!

Posted on October 26, 2012 by

I’m at the checkout at the grocery store. I brought my own bags, and did my own bagging. I’m about to swipe my credit card to pay when the cashier asks if I want to donate a $1 to help … Continue reading →

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Announcing: Tangerine Tango: Women Writers Share Slices of Life

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

What’s Tangerine Tango? After publishing my first book, On the Trail of the Ancestors: A Black Cowboy’s Ride Across America,  I was asked what my next book was about. I didn’t have one! Though I was looking for ideas. When … Continue reading →

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Liebster & Lovely Blog Awards! Thanks!

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

Two blog friends have given me awards recently so I need to fulfill the requirements of each and pass the awards on to other bloggers. Thanks to Roger C. Colby, a teacher and novelist, who presented me with the Liebster … Continue reading →

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