Journal On! Grand Prompt to Ask Your Grand What were your favorite activities during the winter? Who did you play with? What did you look forward to? Back in the late 60s into the 70s, winter was winter on the south shore of Long Island. Snow, ice, and wind created gray days, making outside play… Continue reading Memories of Skating
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Birthdays: More than Just a Number
October is a busy month for me. The calendar reminds me of my nephew’s wedding, my daughters and grandkids visit itineraries, harvest events, Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day, Halloween and a half dozen birthdays, including mine. Although I am taken aback by how much my hands look like my grandmother’s and that the gray, bi-speckled woman… Continue reading Birthdays: More than Just a Number
A Unique High School Experience
Journal On! Grand Prompt to Ask Your Grand Did you have a unique High School experience or situation? Were there clubs or teams that allowed you to explore passions? Did you share memorable adventures with friends? Was there a teacher whose inspiration and challenges still stick with you today? Were there incidences that shaped your… Continue reading A Unique High School Experience
The Brooding Tiger
Journal On! July Prompt Board Pet Photo Day was July 11th. Snap a photo of your pet. How photogenic is your pal? Write about your pet’s smile and pose. A Brooding Tiger Hershey doesn't smile. He lies on my work table, on top of papers and my phone, staring at me. Not a blink. I… Continue reading The Brooding Tiger
The Shrinking Bikinis
July 5th is Bikini Day. Reflecting on my younger years, I remember my favorite bikini bathing suits from the summers of my youth. As I've moved beyond the days of wearing a bikini, I can't help but acknowledge the evolution in both fashion and function.
