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There is bright red circle around today’s date on the Dog Life 2021 calendar hanging above my cluttered desk. The date marks one week before my tenth birthday. Today begins the annual dog debate with my parents. I have dreamed of owning a dog ever since I was old enough to spell d-o-g. I pull my purple World’s Greatest Dog Lover sweatshirt over my head and grab the Why I Should Own a Dog list from my desk. My list of reasons has grown longer as I have grown taller. Maybe this is the year they will say yes to my request, I think as I close...
Not sure what to say…then say it with a talking bouquet        The carved wooden plaque hand painted with delicate wildflowers has been hanging prominently on the wall in the small shop for decades. Seeing it hanging there this morning clouds my eyes with tears.        “Oh, Granny Rose. I already miss you so much” I sob.       ...
In the hushed hours between night and day, I leave without disturbing my peacefully sleeping family. Years ago there was a funny Dunkin Donut commercial in which the baker passes himself as he is coming and going. He mutters to himself. “It’s time to make the donuts.” There are times I have felt like that baker. Aware that local bar patrons may also be on the roads during these early hours, I stay keenly alert ...
       “Welcome to the Coral Sands Resort. What name is your reservation under, please?”       “Hannah Graham.”       “I see your suite mate has already checked in.”        “Suite mate? I don’t have a suite mate. There must be some mistake.”       “No, there is no mistake Miss Gra...
Bryan was as excited as a small child on Christmas morning. Although the gift he was so excited about wasn’t even for him. It was for me.“Honey, come and look." He says lifting a shiny black rectangular object from a cardboard box. This is going to make your life so much easier. It’s the new Kenmore microwave. It can roast, defrost, simmer, sauté and reheat.”“And blow up.” I say under my breath. “Oh, Bryan you shouldn’t have. Thank you. Wasn’t it e...
To Do List                                         Dry cleanersWine storeFloristButchersBakerypolish silveriron table clothchill the wine Menu...
“Tomorrow’s the big day, my little rocket man.”Mom sits beside me on the bed and her slender hands reach to stack my large pile of Mystery in Space comic books neatly on the floor. “Mom, did you know the moon is about 240,000 miles from the earth? Did you know they are going to put television cameras on the moon? Do you know I am going to live there one day? Did you know the astronauts are going to bring back moon rocks?”“Yes, yes, I know, Billy. Now, wher...
The feel of the cool smooth stone from his pocket brings back such sweet memories.  “The key is to find the perfect stone. Not too heavy. A flat stone about the size of your palm.  Never choose round ones those are the least stable. If you find a triangular one; Well then you’ve hit the jack pot! "Gramps tells me as he bends down to examine the ground. I crawl on my hands and knees s...
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