Tag Archives: writing

Hello…. Audience, are you there?

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

I confessed in my last post that I didn’t always follow the rules of blogging.  I must have hit a nerve with other bloggers because that was my highest viewed post since I began the NaBloPoMo journey. I was totally … Continue reading →

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Do you follow the rules?

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

I’m not a good blogger.  In fact, when I became a blogger I didn’t even know you could be a good one or a not so good one.  I just wanted to get my thoughts in written form before I … Continue reading →

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What the H?

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

I am reblogging an old post because I can’t keep up with NaBloPoMo!  I tried, I really did.  I think I may have missed a day,too, but I am not even sure at this point.  Anyway, enjoy this post about husbands … 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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Ed’s Edsel

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

  “You can’t park that thing here.  What would the neighbors say?  If you don’t move that … that…. piece of junk by noon, I’ll have it towed!”   Piece of junk? I thought to myself.  This was a customized … Continue reading →

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Why the Salesman Couldn’t Make the Sale….

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

It wasn’t the product.   The shiny vacuum cleaner fit neatly in a small box.  But when the salesman took all the pieces and parts out of the box and starting snapping, fitting, and twisting them together, it overwhelmed me.   … Continue reading →

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Money Up Front

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

What would it look like in a few weeks?  Margie hoped her client was happy with the design she had created for the bathroom remodel. The finest Italian Marble in a subdued pattern would be used throughout the room. Top … Continue reading →

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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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Facebook Be Gone!

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

    A day or two ago, I deactivated my Facebook account.  Which means those of you who follow me on Facebook are not reading this! My reasons were two.   In recent weeks, I started to notice a lot … Continue reading →

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It would be unrealistic for me to promise to blog every day of the year.   I applaud those of you that do.  But I know my life and I know myself, so I will be content to try to … Continue reading →

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond... | 16 Comments