Tag Archives: Memories
Englishtown
I heard a commercial the other day about drag races in the area. I was only partially paying attention — it was background noise — but, maybe because I’m in Facebook nostalgic groups Things That Aren’t There Anymore Northern NJ … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Rhythm
Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task at hand is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker (http://lisajobaker.com/2013/06/five-minute-friday-rhythm/) who thought about writing and how … Continue reading
My Dad
When I stopped in to see Dad my first question was how he felt. For the past few months he invariably would say, “Lousy.” I would press him but he never had any aches or pains … he just felt … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Imagine
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/2013/05/five-minute-friday-imagine/) who thought about writing and how often our … Continue reading
A Little to the Right
I was sitting in the gazebo this morning, just taking in the fresh air. The birds were chirping and there was a muted din from the traffic. All of a sudden, my mind became clouded. Something was amiss in the … Continue reading
Back in the Gazebo
Well, Karen is back in the gazebo. I finally got around to moving her off the faux fireplace mantle and into the bright sunshine and fresh air. Actually, this year’s trip to the summer home was a little later than … Continue reading
Kids Will Be … Kids
Kids — or in my case, grandkids — sure are amusing. Their spontaneity and imagination is amaaazing. A couple of weeks ago, my resident grandkids spent the night at their Grandma’s. They had the next day off from school, but … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Song
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/2013/05/five-minute-friday-song/) who thought about writing and how often our … Continue reading
Mothers and Other Musings
For Mother’s Day I intended on posting a homily I gave a few years back. Instead, I spent the day flat on my back trying to get some relief from sciatic pain. As I’ve nursed myself back — holistically and … Continue reading
The Light 