Category Archives: Slices

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Posted on May 29, 2018 by

I love the Memorial Day weekend. Besides being a time to honor all who have fought for our country, it is also the unofficial start to summer. I got married on a Memorial Day weekend, and my son was born … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Weekend

Posted on April 24, 2018 by

  Last weekend we had a visit from my son and daughter-in-law and grandson, Alex. As everyone says, there is something very special about a grandchild. As deep as love is with a child, there is a different kind of … Continue reading →

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In Celebration of Trees

Posted on April 17, 2018 by

Our focus in the Children’s Garden at Longwood this spring is trees. So since I’ve been learning a little more about them, I decided to write my poem for today about trees. I used the scaffold Elaine Magliano uses in … Continue reading →

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At the Airport

Posted on April 10, 2018 by

Airports are great places for people watching. Yesterday while waiting for my flight to Boston to board, I considered the other people in the waiting area – couples with young children, older couples, couples taking selfies, single travelers, businessmen. What … Continue reading →

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April Snow

Posted on April 3, 2018 by

Since it’s April, I decided to try writing my April slices as poems. I woke yesterday, the second day of April, the day after Easter…to snow. Although there was something magical and beautiful about watching those fat flakes fall, I’m … Continue reading →

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Different Perspectives

Posted on March 31, 2018 by

I am participating in the March Slice of Life Story Challenge. Thanks to the co-authors of              Two Writing Teachers for creating this  supportive community. I was back walking Cyrus on the trail yesterday for the first … Continue reading →

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Encouraging a Smile

Posted on March 30, 2018 by

I am participating in the March Slice of Life Story Challenge. Thanks to the co-authors of              Two Writing Teachers for creating this  supportive community. Yesterday while checking out at Target I was greeted warmly by the … Continue reading →

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