Category Archives: Memories
Let’s Talk About Sex
Wow. That got your attention. Actually, I’m not writing about sex, just alluding to it and, as they say at the Chicken Ranch, “There’s nothing dirty going on.” First, a preface to set the stage. Usually, when I’m driving, I … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — See
Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker (http://lisajobaker.com/2014/01/five-minute-friday-see/) who thought about writing and how often our … Continue reading
First Night … and Beyond
From this guy’s standpoint, First Night Ocean County was a huge success. But, then again, any time spent at the Jersey shore is a success. First Night Ocean County, in case you missed it, is a family-friendly event held New … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Honey
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to … Continue reading
Was That Karen?
I belong to a Facebook group, You know you lived in Paterson, NJ in the 50’s & 60’s. A couple of months ago, Hedy Weston posted this picture … and my jaw dropped. The girl in front to the far … Continue reading
Who’s the Boss
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine sent me a message. “You should write about good bosses,” she said. Flippantly, I responded, “Do you have someone in mind?” Well, she did. Me. I was her boss back in Illinois, … Continue reading
Back Home
Well, Karen is back inside, sitting comfortably {I hope} on the mantel. I actually carried her in about a week ago, but I’ve really been so busy with my real writing {as opposed to my fun writing, these blogs} I … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Laundry
We call it Five Minute Friday. It’s where everyone writes for five, unedited minutes all on the same prompt. This week’s prompt is LAUNDRY. Hmmm. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker (http://lisajobaker.com/2013/10/five-minute-friday-laundry/). Her rules: no extreme editing; no worrying … Continue reading
Talking It Through
A couple of weeks back, my Five Minute Friday friend Lisa challenged her Friday writing crew to present not just words, but the “back story” of their lives as well. By doing an honest job at peeling back the corners … Continue reading
Dreaming
Okay, here’s one for the dream analysts, psychotherapists and all my other friends in the blogosphere. I don’t generally get nightmares. In fact, I can’t remember ever having a true nightmare, even when I’m in a dark mood. I do, … Continue reading
The Light 