Monthly Archives: August 2014

Lost in Madison Woods

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

I stumble.  I fall.  Gnats and flies and mosquitoes buzz around my head.  My arms and legs resemble a pepperoni pizza.   I would give anything for a pepperoni pizza at this point. Or just a glass of water.  I squint … Continue reading →

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Lunch With the Butterflies

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Originally posted on Retired Ruth:
I had lunch with the butterflies again today.  There was a feeling of autumn in the air, with warm sunshine and a cool breeze.  This post was first published in 2012…. Hope you had lunch…

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Friday Fictioneer: The Letter

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Friday Fictioneers… A 100 word story with a beginning, middle, and end that follows a weekly photo prompt.  Read on…..   Dearest Claudie,       As your dearest and oldest friend, I write this letter with love.  It distresses me … Continue reading →

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Teen Angel and Farm Chores

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

  Teen Angel Can you hear me? Teen Angel Can you see me? Are you somewhere up above And am I still your own true love?   With a pitchfork handle as my microphone, I belted out a mournful ballad … Continue reading →

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