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Glenda’s Garden

Glenda and I have been friends since 7th grade when we shuffled textbooks and folders in school lockers next to each other. We also both played the flute in band, although Glenda always played better than I did.  Glenda is one … Continue reading

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Lisa’s Question

I didn’t know her very well. We had mutual friends and we both had kids so we wound up in the same places occasionally. She was always friendly and easy to like.  She was pretty, but there was something more … Continue reading

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Fond Memories

While growing up, I lived with my family in a great neighborhood in a friendly midwestern town.  The residential area and the houses in it were new. Mostly young families, those who lived there had small children so there was no … Continue reading

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Pieces of Love – Part 2

Almost thirty-two years ago, Mr. Legs and I embarked on a journey together with a wedding ceremony and celebration.  Family and friends joined us for that event.  Before that day, we weren’t the only ones preparing for it.  People who … Continue reading

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Pieces of Love – Part 1

It’s good to be informed, but watching too much world news can cast a shadow on everyday life. When things seem dismal around the world or even just in my corner of the world, it’s nice to have good things to … Continue reading

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Sometimes Love is Made of Wood

No matter who you are, or whether you can accept, it’s nice to be invited somewhere. Mr. Legs and I open our home as much as we can, inviting family and friends for a visit, a meal, dessert, a special beverage, or games and snacks. We … Continue reading

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Being Real

The phone rang one morning.  It was one of those rare instances when I didn’t even bother to look at what caller ID displayed.  So when I heard the voice of a long-time and much loved friend, it was a … Continue reading

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He Suffered a….

…stroke.  He wasn’t even 50 years old yet. I remember when they moved in to the other side of the duplex in our military housing unit many years ago.  They were great people.  He was a pediatric nurse practitioner and … Continue reading

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