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The Sunrise is the Experience

Color. Texture. Sound. Feel. Location. Sea Life. Energy. Self. ~~~~~ Heard it again. About sunrise and redundancy. “I don’t get it. Sunrise, again? Why bother? They all look the same!” Where to begin? First, I’ll offer

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The Umbrella

I like umbrellas.  I like the way that they keep me dry, and I love the sound that the rain makes as it patters over my head.  It is very soothing.  I am also aware

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The Fugitive out of Nahunta

I worked for Caroline Tool selling equipment for about 10 years, off and on. I’ve been trying to get all of my road stories together for a book. This is one, among hundreds………….. I had

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Naked Truth

According to a 19th-century legend, the Truth and the Lie meet one day. The Lie says to the Truth: “It’s a marvelous day today”! The Truth looks up to the skies and sighs, for the

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Letter To My Teenage Self

Dearest Lucille, First of all, you are beautiful–the most lovely you will ever be. Ignore those blackheads and arm pimples that blemish your adorable body. They will be replaced by cellulite and wrinkles of time

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Food Glorious Foodie

To this Italiana — Food is family. Food is fun. Food is love. Comfort food is forever synonymous with Italian food. Consider Mama Giardino’s answer to any problem, any joy, “Pray and mangia,” not necessarily

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A Yankee Dime

Driving down the road with Glenda my older sister. I loved listening to her tell stories. They always start out like this……,”I remember one time I won’t ever forget. Once, we were staying at my

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