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Category Archives: Nostalgia
Repost: Opening Gifts
By Catherine Hedge Today, I made significant progress in a novel revision and cookie making…two priorities in my life! I decided to repost an old piece, knowing that you are all in the middle of holiday preparation. (Hence…cookies!) I hope … Continue reading
Round Three: The Last Words…”We Are A Good Team, Bro!”
By Bill Borel and John Borel (The continuing saga of two fine brothers rediscovering they are two fine brothers while running after little white balls. Please note: These letters were also written lovingly to two patient wives: Danelle Borel and … Continue reading
A Half World Away, A Half Century Gone: Afghanistan and President Kennedy
(As we honor the passing of President Kennedy, memories of that time become crystalline sharp. We thought you might find touching reminiscences of one of the earliest members of the Peace Corps in Afghanistan. ) By John Borel I was … Continue reading
The Long Battle for Supremacy of the Western (Golf) World
By Bill Borel and John Borel (C. Hedge: Some of my earliest memories are my two uncles, John and Bill, and their competitions to outdo each other. Gramma was a huge part of it (“Mom always liked you best!”) With … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Humor, Nostalgia, Slice of life, Uncategorized
Tagged Bill Borel, brotherly Love, brothers, Golf, golf handicap, golf humor, golf trip, John Borel, Palm Springs, William Borel
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Thanks, Marie, and Happy Halloween!
By Catherine Hedge Marie, thank you so much for giving me the courage to post! In 2012, with the lure of a free book by my favorite author, I took up her challenge. Write a story the entire planet can … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Nostalgia, Slice of life
Tagged father's love, fathers, growing up, Halloween, Halloween costume nostalgia, Marie Loughin, WWII sailor uniform
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We Grow Through Time
Originally posted on Leonard Bishop:
by Leonard Bishop Leonard Bishop I enjoy remembering, but I do not believe in photograph albums. They are bulky, and troublesome to maintain. There are always stacks of pictures in the drawer, waiting to be…
Book Release: A Carpathian Folk Song: Freedom, Love, Gold
By Catherine Hedge If I could twist time, I would love to spend an afternoon with Kati Tarnay. I really like her, although we’ve never met. I can imagine her dark eyes flashing in her heart-shaped pixie face. Katie would … Continue reading
THE PARADE OF STORYTELLERS THROUGH THE AGES HAS BUT ONE GRAND MARSHALL – IMAGINATION.
by Raji Singh ‘Of course it never ever happened. But wouldn’t it be fun if it did.’ What better premise for writing fiction or composing for oral storytelling? Maybe an event that really did occur is interesting, yet deserves … Continue reading
Words of Wonder
One of the greatest pleasures in life is watching someone begin to read and enjoy words. It happens so fast, like magic. Back in November, my grandson was accomplished with his name, a few phrases, and lots of words on … Continue reading
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