Category Archives: Slice of life

Five Dollar Birthdays

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Catherine Hedge

By Catherine Hedge I remember when birthdays meant five silver dollars from my grandmother.  She lived in Montana where the banks still gave out silver long past the time other states switched to paper. Our two great gifting sources in … Continue reading →

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The Cisco Kid…a True Story

Posted on January 26, 2014 by johnborel

By John Borel (I really wonder how J.B. made it out of this one alive!  He said it not only happened, but word for word, this is what the Cisco Kid said.  Yikes!  So glad you’re still with us, Uncle … Continue reading →

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Teaching? How Could You Stand It?

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Catherine Hedge

Teaching? How Could You Stand It?.

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Teaching? How Could You Stand It?

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Catherine Hedge

By Catherine Hedge Last night, my fellow and I went swimming at a nearby hotel.  At the desk, the manager whispered, “You might not want to come in today.  We have a whole bunch of middle school and high school … Continue reading →

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A Half World Away, A Half Century Gone: Afghanistan…Part 2

Posted on January 13, 2014 by johnborel

By John Borel (Fifty years ago, John Borel was one of President Kennedy’s first Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan.  He wrote about his experiences in his post.  His visits to our home during those years were magic.  I remember waiting … Continue reading →

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YOU WILL SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT, RAJI – A LINDIAN CHRISTMAS STORY (Repost)

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Raji Singh

by Raji Singh (repost from Tales of the Fiction House) Seeing all the wonderful presents given and received, I remember a favorite gift wish. Just like the bespectacled Ralphie in the movie A Christmas Story, as an eight year old … Continue reading →

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On A Midnight Clear

Posted on December 24, 2013 by johnborel

By John Borel The White Christmas Rabbit On a beautiful cold wintery morning We awaken to a white world of snow. Nature has brought another miracle. Science tells us the how and why But our minds still say it’s a … Continue reading →

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“I’ve a Story to Tell…”

Posted on December 20, 2013 by wgborel

By Bill Borel (Headed off to a Christmas party?  Need a poignant story to share midst eggnog and presents, when we seem smothered in affluence?  Here’s a sweet reminder of the bigger picture.) A story to be told to a … Continue reading →

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Repost: Christmas Cookies

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Catherine Hedge

By Catherine Hedge (I just finished doing this all over again.  The house smells wonderful, cookie crumbs are everywhere, and mailing boxes litter my front room.  I thought you might enjoy this repost that describes why I go through this … Continue reading →

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Thankful for Words of Wisdom, Part 2

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Catherine Hedge

Thankful for Words of Wisdom, Part 2.

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