Tag Archives: Reminiscence

I’m Sure There’s A Book in Me, Somewhere!

By Catherine Hedge Leonard Bishop told us that he loved to step into an elevator and ask whoever else rode with him, “So, how’s the book coming?”  He’d get answers like, “Well, I haven’t gotten back to it lately.” Or, … Continue reading

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Diet Tip: The Crunch Factor

By Catherine Hedge My sisters work hard at being fit.  They recently invited me to join them on a 17-day diet.  One sister has already had terrific success.  My first reaction to her description of the diet was to gag.  … Continue reading

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Major (Monster or Manifestation?)

By Bill Borel The Borel family had always been very understanding and open minded. We had the normal conflicts and jealousies of all families but nothing truly disruptive. We accepted differences in political, religious, income levels, educational, and most other … Continue reading

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The Expert

By Catherine Hedge I’ve always admired experts.  I’m one of those who sit in the front seats of a lecture hall.  I hold my breath at the introduction and stare adoringly at the speaker.  Then with a fat notebook and … Continue reading

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Hearts Aren’t Crystal

Hearts Aren’t Crystal.

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Hearts Aren’t Crystal

By Catherine Hedge I once read a old fairy tale about an innocent girl who met with tragedy.  The Ice Queen broke a magic crystal.  A shard flew through the air, piercing the child’s heart.  Originally sweet and loving, she … Continue reading

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Writing and Christmas

By Uncle Bill My niece Cathy has exposed me for the fraud that I am.  For years, generations in fact, I have been able to fool my family into believing I have talent. The trick has been working tirelessly on … Continue reading

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Skating on your Ankles by Joseph Franklin Hedge

(Forward) January in Kansas is supposed to be cold, snowy, and blustery.  But not this year.   It hit 60 Friday.  I’m usually a cold weather wimp.  My preferred winter activity is sitting in front of the fireplace with a cup … Continue reading

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