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27
Jun
“We Both Succeeded, Yet We Both Failed”
by Marlene
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My grandchildren were due to visit for the afternoon, and I was cleaning in my bedroom – which is on the far end of my...
20
Jun
This Writing Thing
by Marlene
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I did not choose this writing thing. It chose me. I can be cleaning my house or putting the kitchen back together after a meal...
13
Jun
My Dad
by Marlene
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Since June is the month we celebrate Father’s Day – I decided to share something I wrote last year but felt it was worth sharing...
06
Jun
“I Think They Should Call It Waiting”
by Marlene
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I never realized how many fishermen are in my family – but finding black and white photos of my grandfathers with their fishing gear has...
30
May
Diaries
by Marlene
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So far, I have found 3 diaries in my mother’s estate. My mom passed away at the age of 92. I was left wondering if...
23
May
The Big Fifty One
by Marlene
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Well – he did it. He had another birthday. Every year, in the early weeks of May, I have the same conversation with Steven regarding...
16
May
So What’s Your Superpower?
by Marlene
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My grandchildren were together recently playing in my living room, and I was watching their antics. Adults can easily forget that we, too, once darted...
09
May
Half a Worm
by Marlene
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I remember something my dad told me about apples. He said it wasn’t a big deal if I found a worm in my apple. But...
02
May
About My Mom
by Marlene
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It seems the month of May is a big month for most of us. Mother’s Day – a good reason to gather with friends and...
25
Apr
The Gift of Something to Look Forward To
by Marlene
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Back in 1992, my mother-in-law was a hospice patient. And we were spending more time together. Our friends and family asked what they could do...