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Memoir Writing Prompt: Where were You on that Fateful Day?

April 4, 1968: I was a second-semester freshman at Mansfield State College when I heard the news of the assassination of Martin Luther King. Friends and family were in disbelief again as they had been in 1963 at JFK’s assassination and would be again just two months later when Bobby Kennedy was killed. Even though […]

Memoir Writing Prompt: Who are You Missing Today?

My precious Uncle Charlie passed away last night. I remember him when he first dated my Aunt Marolyn. As a kid, I thought he was funny, happy and . . . he liked me. Because of my intense love for my Aunt Marolyn, I couldn’t imagine anyone more perfect for her. They made each other […]

Memoir Writing Prompt: Rescue Dog Owners Unite!

My husband fell in love with our one-eyed rescue dog online. Even though Lacey had been at the shelter for a month, he rushed right over—afraid she would be gone soon. When I got home and realized my birthday present was a one-eyed dog, I had my doubts about her. However, within a few minutes, […]

Memoir Writing Prompt: What Winter “Fun” Do You Remember?

Memoir Writing Prompt: I called my brother today who’s trying to stay warm in his cottage in the Berkshires. The zero degree weather has led him to exhausting his entire wood supply in the two weeks he has been there. He’s ready to return to Miami tomorrow. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, he and I […]

Memoir Prompt: Are You Living Life in the Positive Lane?

Memoir Prompt: I received a phone call yesterday morning from the nursing home to say my ninety-six-year-old mom had tried to get out of bed by herself in the night and fell. Vitals were taken and Mom told them she was fine. I had to see for myself. When I reached Mom’s room, I said, […]

Memoir Prompt: Consider Positive Intentions

Only three days into 2018. How are you doing on that New Year’s Resolution list of yours? Has it been revised to a New Year’s Intention list yet? Resolution as defined by Webster Dictionary is “a firm decision to do or not to do something” as in “the committee passed two resolutions.” An intention let’s […]

Your Tasty Recipe: Worthy of Passing to Next Generation?

Happy 2018 to all. I read a friend’s blog this morning and smiled at her use of New Years’ Intentions. I like that. If an “intention” doesn’t work out, at least I haven’t failed at not meeting up to my “resolution.” For my first intention of the new year, I intend to blog more with […]

Green Free Library: My Old Friend

This facebook picture of my hometown library this morning brought such a warm nostalgic feeling to my soul. As a young teenager, I spent many after-school hours here in complete quiet because the librarians demanded silence. Whispers were acceptable, but any more than a whisper brought steely glares from those in charge. However, that silence […]

A Man Called Ove

I loved this book! A Man Called Ove is probably the best book I’ve read in a long time with such a smooth and complete character development. From the very beginning, I looked hard to find any redeeming quality in Ove, a grumpy old man. Even though I disliked him, Ove drew me in to […]

Farewell, Aleppo

I love reading memoirs of ordinary people who do extraordinary things in the simple act of living life. I just finished a great read. In Farewell, Aleppo, Claudette Sutton shares her father’s gift to her: his story. Late in her father’s life, Claudette learns of his people, culture, and his struggles as he experiences the […]