Tag: Family
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Passage of Time – 50 Word Story
Standing silently along the riverbank a lifetime of memories had swept past this beautiful area. The youthful echoes of the summer laughter of children on tree swings gave way to the gentle whisper of snow dusting the initials carved into the trees marking young love and the passage of time.
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Hey, I Think It’s Time We Lose The Naughty and Nice List
He’s making a list and checking it twice Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice Santa Claus is comin’ to town Bruce Springsteen – Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town
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A Light For Lost Souls – 50 Word Story
The grandmothers and mothers had always found a way for the light to guide the lost souls home. The candles lit weekly at church with hope of a lost soul reaching salvation and lights left on throughout the house as darkness descended beckoning those without hope and nowhere to go.
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Musings On Thanksgiving Day
Don’t give me that look, I’m only interested in the mashed potatoes, stuffing and pumpkin pie. I can’t believe I left off the necessary refreshments from that list. I’m in shock, the Detroit Lions are fighting for first place on Thanksgiving Day. Don’t forget to include an extra dollop of cool whip on your pumpkin…
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Memories of Laughter
The only sound in the lobby on that late Friday evening was the clicking of Gabrielle’s heels as she crossed the marble tile and a wish for a good weekend from the security guard, Derek, as she reached the revolving door. The intensity of the wave of heat that greeted Gabrielle as she exited the…
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She Has Her Mother’s Ears
“Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen.” John Steinbeck
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Fog Of Despair
The summertime storm that had been promised for the last seven days finally made its appearance with a vengeance as Max reached the canopy covering the doorway to the Claddagh Irish Pub. The steam from the street mixed with the pelting rain and the smoke from Max’s Marlboro as he watched Main Street empty at…
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Fading Light
In the fading light, Alexandria stood on the porch with her dog, Jasper, and waved to her son and daughter-in-law, who were the last to leave after the holiday weekend. The grandchildren in the backseat missed the wave as they were already lost in games on their phones. They remained on the porch until the…
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