Sweet memories — I saw roll of plastic wrap with our name in magic marker. It reminded me that this is the time of the year that we go to the beach with our siblings. We aren’t going this year. … Continue reading
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Happy birthday to my Dad
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Today is my Dad’s birthday. If he were alive he would be over 100 years old. He’s been gone a long time but my memories of him live on as vividly as if he were still here. He was generally a homebody … Continue reading
The bingo ladies of old | Tess Tales
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My mother was a hoot. June Cleaver with a dash of the crazy and a little of Maude. You have to be of a certain age to remember those TV programs but you can click if you want to know … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day with Mr. Wonderful
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Visiting some old memories… I will admit it – I am married to Mr. Wonderful. Not only does he put up with me, he enjoys putting up with me (or so he says which is ok). I came with baggage … Continue reading
Were they the good old days?
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It seems like every Monday is a bad weather day. Schools are closed. Businesses delayed. Even if I have no specific plans, I don’t like being forcefully incarcerated by the weather. I get grumpy. When I was young, schools rarely … Continue reading
For Ruth
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I recently lost a friend. I met her through the Toastmaster’s (public speaking) organization. We worked together on several projects over the years and got to know each other well. Sometimes we had lunch. A great speaker with a smooth … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Bro!
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My brother is 84 today. Holy cow! I remember when 84 was old. In fact it is old but not when my brother wears it. He wears it like a bronco buster on a mechanical bull. Yehaw! Look out world … Continue reading
One for the road
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This story is dedicated to Susannah from athingirl. She inspires me with her lively stories about her cadre of friends and their escapades! Back before I retired, we had a downsizing at our company. As head of the human resources … Continue reading
Time travel of a different kind
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Walking through the door, I was transported to a different time in my life. It was the smell of flowers bringing back my days as a floral designer. It was so real, I checked to see if I wore my ugly sensible … Continue reading
Snow days, school closures and old memories
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We have had more snow this winter than in the last two. More bad cold weather too. It’s making me crazy…and grumpy…maybe even on edge a little. Predictions are for 2 degrees overnight. Our area does not get that kind … Continue reading
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