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1959 Pets **** We always had pets. Mother brought a tiny Chihuahua one day, to the children’s delight. She knew I did not want cats or...

The final counselor was a psychiatrist who interviewed us separately and together, examined the tests he had given us and turned to me...

“What do I want to do now,” I asked. The job, still boring, was a very good job. I worked for fair, personable people. I worked at being...

We met redhead Betty, a former model, intelligent, up-beat Betty. For the next two years, the four of us met after work once a week at...

THE BLUE HEELER Early morning silence, Colorado summer morning. Into the Black Forest, The Blue Heeler at my knee. A wise being behind...

MY FATHER My father was a humble man With simple tastes and loves. I remember when he was handsome and strong, Full of fun, working long....

“OH!” I thought. “How long have we known one another? Almost a year already? Share? Like share the expenses? Rent out my condo? I don’t...

2014 **** One fall day in 2014 Dick and I decided on another three-day adventure in Taos, NM. We loved that area so much. We drove down...

DEATH OF A LOVER Dearly beloved, why did you go, And where? The pleasures we shared when you Were here - Touch me if you are near....

Almost ten years after divorce with empty nest syndrome, I made a memorable trip with Robert to Jamaica. We had enjoyed a week in Puerto...

I would like to be a frog If my legs just had more spring. I would like to be a bird If my arms acted more like wings. I would like to be...

Dick planned a trip to Sitka. I questioned, “Sitka, Alaska? What on earth is there of interest in Sitka, Alaska? That bustling,...

Dick suggested a trip to one of his favorite places, Hana, Maui, Hawaii. Our, open to the tropical air, second story rooms overlooked the...