When you retire, it’s a great time to learn new skills while no longer chasing cars. From the safe perspective of time and distance, we can all review our lives and notice the milestones, the pitfalls and missed opportunities and vow to do better in the future. This is especially true of writers. In my […]
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In my wildest dreams I would have never imagined that retirement would mean a shed for me and a shed for Lemonade Man. Yet here we are, less than a year after my official departure from 9 to 5 routines, divorcing his tools and lawn equipment from my garden seeds and outdoor entertainment paraphernalia. He
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I blame my mother. She’s the one who got this memoir stuff started several years ago. It’s almost like she continues to chide me from the grave to continue her passion for family storytelling. Now that my own memoir is launching Aug. 7, I find myself thumbing through her personal saga to find reinforcement for
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If you are not attending a family picnic on July 4, you run the risk of being labeled un-American. For some of us, the holiday is a perfect time to attend or organize a family reunion. A chapter of my book, “Letters from Home: Adventures with Mad Mother, Lemonade Man and the Kid,” (the book
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Remember the character of Prissy in the movie “Gone With the Wind?” “I don’t know nothin’ ’bout birthin’ no babies, Miz Scarlett!” she whined. Well, neither did I, until 30 days ago. But I’m referring now to birthing a book business. I just can’t seem to help myself. Once a workaholic, always one . .
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Everyone I used to know in my former life asks if I’m enjoying retirement. Well, the answer is “yes and no.” It’s wonderful not to live by the clock and a weekly deadline anymore . . . to sleep in until 7 or even 8. To put off cleaning the house and doing laundry
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My grandchild is not due to make an appearance in the world until Sept. 1, so I don’t have a legitimate excuse to go see the new Lego movie. However, just seeing the trailers brought back memories of the days when those little plastic toys were a big part of my daily existence . .
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The past few times I had met some high school friends for lunch, former classmate Becca had told a brief tale of a cousin who had just finished writing and publishing a book. When Becca related at the holiday luncheon last December that her cousin had just brokered a movie deal on the book, my
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I’m considering giving up Valentine’s Day for Lent. I know, I know! I’ve got the holiday order totally reversed. But what do old farts need with Valentines anyway? I say this, because, as I proudly presented my mate with his annual little Russell Stovers’ four-pack and a funny card that outlined my old-age-imperfect love, he
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White houses on white snow with brown stick people pushing it around in futility. That’s what our neighborhood looks like right now. Because it hasn’t stopped snowing and the weather girl says we can look for another round on Friday. The same weather girl, and more of her ilk on other stations, were the cause
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