Category Archives: Featured

REMEMBERING

by Ruby Bonham March 1, 2020, the day one life ended and another went into a tailspin of grief. Sometimes it seems like yesterday and others a long time ago. The mind fluctuates in its ability to cope. Looking back. … Continue reading

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Lot 205 1/2

If you’ve taken a walk along the trail near Happy Hill you may have spotted a recently added new lot, complete with new residents. Because it’s small and due to it’s location near lot 205, it’s been dubbed lot 205 … Continue reading

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Cancer Closet #2

by Helaine Hepworth I stepped out of the cancer closet hoping if I exposed it to the daylight it wouldn’t be so frightening. And the results were surprising. I got so many pledges of support and help it was overwhelming … Continue reading

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Warning…

by Fred Prout Warning: Some of these words might be considered political. They are not. But if you are one of those who are easily offended by everything, stop now. Continue at your own risk. No offense intended. Rita and … Continue reading

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ALZHEIMER’S AND ME

by Ruby Bonham The frail wrinkled body slumps forward against the restraint tied to the wheelchair.  Her eyes are vacant, empty of response to the activity taking place around her.  She is my mom. I stand there watching unnoticed.  The … Continue reading

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Out of the Cancer Closet

by Helaine Hepworth When I thought cancer was approaching my life I ran and hid. I lied, made excuses, withdrew, and denied it. Turns out, cancer is a part of life. We are all touched by it somehow. We lose … Continue reading

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Cold Weather II

First of all thank you for allowing me to share our stories.And for the feedback and encouragement. Part I told of our first ski trip.Thankfully we had many others.All of our ski adventures were great fun. No more near crashes,no … Continue reading

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Reflexology

What’s a word meaning a step less than orgasmic? That’s how I describe the experience I had the other day. Imagine this…. You are lying on an oversized recliner covered with a thick warm blanket. In your hands you are … Continue reading

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Lost Dogs

By Kathy Perry Several years ago, I had gone to the carpet store to pick up a remnant for a project. I went inside and picked the one I wanted. The salesman said he would take it to the car … Continue reading

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BLAME IT ON THE ALGORITHM

Get the Covid vaccination?  Where?  When?  How?  Questions and no answers.  Well, you can blame it on the algorithm says “The New York Times”.  I admit I had to look up algorithm to be sure I knew what it meant:  … Continue reading

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