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Bringing My Father Back: A Father’s Day Love Story

Originally posted on TALES FROM THE MOTHERLAND:
A very wise therapist told me to write about my father… for Mother’s Day. The fact I’ve thought about it nearly every day for weeks, but have not been able to put words…

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Aside | Posted on June 17, 2017 by | 2 Comments

Can Watching Ellen DeGeneres Cure Depression

No. Watching Ellen DeGeneres cannot cure depression. If it were that simple, we wouldn’t have an epidemic of depression and suicide in this country. No miracle cures–– depression is hard to shake–– but one day of watching Ellen DeGeneres more … Continue reading →

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Aside | Posted on June 13, 2017 by | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Bringing My Father Back: A Father’s Day Love Story

A very wise therapist told me to write about my father… for Mother’s Day. The fact I’ve thought about it nearly every day for weeks, but have not been able to put words to page, until now… probably means she’s … Continue reading →

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Aside | Posted on June 9, 2017 by | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 33 Comments

Meeting Our Soul Mates Through Words: and Other Adventures In Blogging

“Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated,” Mark Twain’s famous quote, might apply to my absence from all things writing. I’ve been digging deep, and working on stuff. But writing always finds me… and pulls me back from the edge. And … Continue reading →

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Aside | Posted on May 26, 2017 by | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 30 Comments

Friday Fictioneers: End Of The Diet

I’ve been hibernating. Injured back, too much on my plate, heavy stuff and too much rain… feeling bad that I haven’t been able to keep up with reading other stories… take your pick; I had to take a break. But … Continue reading →

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Aside | Posted on April 12, 2017 by | Tagged , , , , , , | 50 Comments

Friday Fictioneers: And Round We Go

Friday Fictioneers is a weekly flash fiction challenge, led by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Check out her blog for more details, or to join in. This week’s photo comes from Jennifer Pendergast. As always, I welcome honest, constructive feedback.   And Around … Continue reading →

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Aside | Posted on March 18, 2017 by | Tagged , , , , | 36 Comments

Friday Fictioneer: The Temple Divine

Friday Fictioneers is a weekly 100-word flash fiction challenge, with a photo prompt. This week’s wondrous photo comes from Shaktiki Sharma. For more information on how to participate, or to read the other great stories in the collection, check out … Continue reading →

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Aside | Posted on March 11, 2017 by | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 33 Comments