I woke up this morning having a conversation with someone in a dream. I was explaining how Garry wanted a “real” wedding while I wanted to elope. So of course, we had a “real” wedding. Garry told me what he… Read More ›
Relationships
WHY I’M A BAD FRIEND
Coffee Morning Question Time Here are the questions: Are you easily irritated by people? If so what annoys or irks you the most? This is like asking why we can’t be friends. Easily irritated? Let us count the ways! As a… Read More ›
OUTLIVING THEM ALL
One Sunday in church, Pastor’s sermon was about forgiveness. He asked everyone in the church to stand up, then he asked those who had any enemies to sit down. Everyone sat down but one very old woman. “You have no enemies at… Read More ›
WITH REGRETS – RICH PASCHALL
Regrets Part IV, Love Lost, by Rich Paschall “‘Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” – Alfred Lord Tennyson If you can, imagine not giving love a chance. People who passed by love… Read More ›
REMEMBERING FIFTH AVENUE
There used to be an “Easter parade” in every city — even in small towns like this one. This was assuming that everyone was Christian and went to Church — or at least pretended to go to church. Garry said… Read More ›
FRIENDS AND RELATIONSHIPS
Regrets, part III, by Rich Paschall I regret those times when I’ve chosen the dark side. I’ve wasted enough time not being happy. – Jessica Lange When you have the perspective of many years, you might look back on past… Read More ›
A THIEF IN THE NIGHT – RICH PASCHALL
You could be a Special Victim of Organized Crime at your very residence. Where there is Criminal Intent, it is certain that Law & Order will return! The Big Blanket Caper, by Rich Paschall Crimes like this often go unreported…. Read More ›
A GRADUAL CONGREGATION: FLASHBACK FRIDAY FROM 2/11/19
FLASHBACK FRIDAY – FANDANGO’S FLASHBACK FRIDAY It turns out, there are a lot of variations of congregate meaning “to get together, join together, group together, party hearty.” With some fish, it also means collaboration to make baby fish. Or is… Read More ›
WE’RE BETTER THAN WE THINK
When I first got back from Israel, I was depressed. I had lost my world. I hadn’t realized good things were happening. I just needed to shake off the blues and look around. It turns out that misery can be… Read More ›
NOT THE SAME YEAR FOR EVERYONE
For many of us, especially the “grandparent” class, this was another tense, anxious year. We were still mostly locked inside, waiting for a sign that it’s finally okay to go out and safely enjoy whatever life offers. Because I spend… Read More ›
WHERE AM I? WHERE ARE YOU?
There is a line we should have never crossed, but we crossed it. We feel endangered because we are in danger. There is a very strong likelihood our grandchildren will not have the freedom or the right to vote.
A CHRISTMAS SURPRISE: ORIGINAL FICTION – RICH PASCHALL
A Christmas Surprise A family plus one, holiday tale by Richard Paschall Kyle was coming home for Christmas. He was bringing with him his college roommate. The boys met during freshmen year and became fast friends. Somehow they maneuvered the… Read More ›
SEEING THE FUTURE
I used to read Tarot cards and do horoscopes. I quit. But… I did the readings for free and had limits on what I’d tell anyone. I expected people to abide by them. I would not read anything for children… Read More ›
SPONTANEITY OR STABILITY?
Fandango’s Provocative Question #139 Good question this week! I’m glad you specified “today” because I have changed so much over the years. At my age, spontaneity is hard to come by. My brain is always eager to try something new, but… Read More ›
BECOMING MYSELF (AGAIN)
I used to be me. By the time I rounded the corner to 50, I was sure who I was, give or take a lie or two. I knew what I looked like and believed. That was when everything started… Read More ›
LABOR DAY – SHARING!
SHARE YOUR WORLD 9-6-2021 After a summer of rainy, steamy, hot, and mosquito-riddled months, it’s September. The temperature is more or less normal. Nice. Cool, sunny, dry — and the leaves are thinking about changing color. QUESTIONS Do you believe in… Read More ›
SERENDIPITY: SEEKING INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTH 