Tag Archives: writer

Day 10 NaBloPoMo

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

  This is the first challenge I have taken as a blogger and I have to admit, it’s not as easy as I thought it would be.  Blog every day for a month.  That’s all.  You are even given a … Continue reading →

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Someday…

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

It was an odd hobby, seemingly fitting for a writer. Lelajack had saved every pen she had ever used.   When they dried up, she plunked them into a box.  When it filled up, she got a larger box.  Then … Continue reading →

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The Junk Drawer

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

In every house I have ever lived in, there has been a junk drawer.  A catch-all.  A place to throw everything that doesn’t fit in any category.  A place to throw things when unexpected company arrives and you have to … Continue reading →

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Six Word Saturday

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Friends upset Grandkids asleep I’m tired

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I want the Truth…. Ruth

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Remember The Electric Company? No, not AEP, or Pacific Power, or Duke or all of those new “energy providers”. The Electric Company was a PBS kids educational show….  for the kids who had outgrown Sesame Street.  (Can you really outgrow … Continue reading →

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Anna and Martha

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

My Grandmother, Anna, was born in 1900.  She had  lovely red hair.   Her identical twin sister, Martha, looked so much like her that I grew up thinking I had two paternal grandmothers.  The sisters were close and much alike … Continue reading →

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Let it Begin with me.

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

A favorite song. A timeless song. We are all brothers and sisters. You will never convince me that Peace is not meant to be. Events throughout the world make it easy to believe that evil and hatred are the norm. … Continue reading →

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The Red, Red, Robin!

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

After a late season winter storm, this poor little robin took a walk on my newly shoveled walk. He may be a bit confused at all the snow but he triggered a musical memory for me.  Thanks Mr. Robin! I … Continue reading →

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Maple Sugar Camp

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

  Last week my cousin called and invited us down to watch him make maple syrup.  Dave learned the basic process from my Grandpa and through trial and error through the years.   About a year ago he built a small … Continue reading →

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Share Your World Week 4

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

This week Share Your World will be a little different.  Here is the scenario for you to come up with some fun answers.  It’s all about using your imagination and a bucket list. Almost everyone has heard of a bucket … Continue reading →

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