Newspaper Clippings, Part Two
When Stevie stays with me for the day, he spends a lot of time going through old newspaper clippings and memorabilia. He sits on the floor where a “newspaper clipping …
Cake
What is it about cake? Cakes are baked. Frosted. Decorated with sprinkles. Things like fruit and ice cream go well with them. Cakes can be an impressive dessert – on …
Authors
I recently stumbled upon an online discussion regarding the definition of the word “author.” Someone asked when it is that a writer becomes an author. One of the participants in …
The Lime Popsicle
Oh the dreaded lime popsicle. Certainly all of us know where this story could be going, for we have our own version of the green popsicle. There are things we’re …
Mrs. Pickle
It was during our Thanksgiving meal that my seven year-old grandson Dean was discussing the name of his stuffed dog: Pickle. He said he named the dog “Pickle” because it’s …
Picket Fences – The Book
From the back cover of my book which is now available on Amazon: Picket Fences is a collection of personal stories compiled by author Marlene Oxender, who shares her thoughts about …
Dear Younger Me
I imagine many of us have dreamt of going back in time and having a talk with the younger version of our self. As we get older, it’s probably true …
Dementia and Disease – Let’s Cut to the Chase
In the final years of my father’s life, he suffered with late-stage dementia, and of course that meant his family and everyone around him suffered. All of us were trying …
A 1960s Four-Wheeler
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 include many fun times ahead. …
My Grandmother’s Handwriting
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 attic or a closet, and …