Day: 10/26/2013

WHEN DID I GROW UP?

By Marilyn Armstrong on 10/26/2013 • ( 20 )

When I was in my late twenties, we had a couple of friends who were in their 50s. One day I asked Betty at what point she felt “grown up.” By then, I was working full-time as a writer. I… Read More ›

Daily Prompt: OLD, BROKEN BUT NOT FORGOT

By Marilyn Armstrong on 10/26/2013 • ( 25 )

He’s an old friend. Slowly rusting away in a green field. There are worse possible fates, for men and for old trucks. Related articles Daily Prompt: Breakdown (dailypost.wordpress.com) Report: Security Breakdown In America’s Nuclear Command Centers: “Not Taking the Job… Read More ›

WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE: HORIZON – WOODCLEFT CANAL

By Marilyn Armstrong on 10/26/2013 • ( 7 )

Looking down the canal, the horizon lurks about the tops of the boats, the docks, the buildings that line the waterway. The horizon is implied, not entirely visible … but you know where it is. Everything points to it. Related… Read More ›

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By Marilyn Armstrong on 10/26/2013 • ( 8 )

CLOSE TO THE TREE

By Marilyn Armstrong on 10/26/2013 • ( 15 )

It occurred to me one day I needed to see my spine specialist. When you deal with chronic pain, you learn to ignore it most of the time. Unless you want to wind up addicted to pain killers, it’s the… Read More ›

FOR SUPERMOMS EVERYWHERE

By Marilyn Armstrong on 10/26/2013 • ( 8 )

“Is your phone made of Kryptonite? You can’t pick it up every now and then and call your mother?” BIZARRO BLOG BY DAN PIRARO