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Back in the Day Stories, Weekend Coffee Share

The Gang

Friends who morph into family relations are a lifetime gift. This story was told by my Uncle Jack, who started out as a boyhood friend of my dad. He became Uncle when he married Dad’s cousin, Marcia, but the brotherhood bond was forged long before the wedding. They shared the pursuit of fun well into… Continue reading The Gang

Weekend Coffee Share

Weekend Road Trip

Good morning, Everyone, (although it is almost afternoon). I am in a car traveling south on I-95 heading for South Carolina. My daughter is driving, the two grandkids are strapped in the backseat and are incredibly patient and fun car travelers. Pour your coffee. Let’s catch up.  If we were having coffee together, I would… Continue reading Weekend Road Trip

Ramblings & Writing

What’s On Your Plate ? Blog Challenge

My talented blog friend, Donna at Retirement Reflections, has teamed up with Deb of Widow Badass to invite all of us to a monthly virtual dinner party. The goal is to spread meal inspiration and share dishes that we have recently enjoyed. Breakfast, lunch, appetizers, dinner, dining in, dining out… all ideas are welcome! I… Continue reading What’s On Your Plate ? Blog Challenge

Becoming America's Stories

April 2021 Coffee Share-No Foolin’

Good morning, Everyone. It’s April, no foolin’. The few crocuses (croci) the squirrels did not find brightened up the drabness here. The proverbial April Showers poured in last night on the south shore of Long Island, and the nights will dip close to the freezing mark .  Pour your coffee. Let’s catch up. If we… Continue reading April 2021 Coffee Share-No Foolin’

Becoming America's Stories, Blogging A-Z April Challenge 2020

Introducing Grand Prompts

“There is nothing more powerful in the world than a good story” Tyrion Lannister GOT (Okay, so Tyrion was a fictional character in a fantasy world, but as in all great fiction, truth is told). I am inspired to initiate yet another project. Right now I am juggling a few biggies, but this idea may… Continue reading Introducing Grand Prompts