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06
May
A 1960s Four-Wheeler
by Marlene
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Something we know as a child is that life will be lived in a forward direction. Children typically have great dreams for the future which...
25
Apr
The Gift of Good Words
by Marlene
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Over the years, my mom and dad received plenty of encouragement regarding the ways in which they were raising my younger brother, Steven, who has...
10
Apr
My Grandmother’s Handwriting
by Marlene
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I would imagine nearly all of us own a box that contains items we plan to keep. The box is often tucked away in an...
27
Mar
My To-Do List
by Marlene
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I went and did this thing called “getting a little older.” It seems everyone is doing it. It’s certainly not a fashion statement – this...
13
Mar
Nomads
by Marlene
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The only thing I remember from my third grade social studies class is the word “nomad.” I was simply not a fan of the subject...
20
Feb
A Salute
by Marlene
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When my younger brother Steven was born 52 years ago, I didn’t really know what I was in for. I knew he was going to...
13
Feb
Bah Humbugging
by Marlene
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It finally happened. I’ve become one of those people who hear themselves say they are not into the holidays. It’s been that way for more...
27
Dec
Good Morning, Moon
by Marlene
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I knew the day would come when I would be an early riser, for it seemed most “older” people eventually told stories of the unthinkable...
27
Nov
Baby Toes
by Marlene
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Admit it. You’ve done it. We’ve all done it. We’ve all had baby toes in our face. In fact, if there were a baby in...
15
Nov
Corsages
by Marlene
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When I started sorting through my mom’s estate, one of the first things I remember tossing was a corsage. The flowers were dried and faded....