Category: Life

The 12-Foot Teepee

In August 2012, Marilyn shared the following about her book. Once upon a time, I built a teepee. I painted the door and filled it with things I loved. I made the poles, sanded each by hand, peeling the bark from each 16-foot sapling we had cut in our own woods. Then I wrote a book about … Continue reading The 12-Foot Teepee

MARILYN ARMSTRONG

Buma Funeral Home, Uxbridge, MA  01569                                                      Photo: Garry Armstrong Uxbridge - Marilyn Kraus Armstrong, 78, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, at her home in Uxbridge, MA, with her devoted family by her side. Marilyn was born on March 11, 1947, in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Albert and Dorothy (Sieden) Friedman. Her … Continue reading MARILYN ARMSTRONG

MR. CASTEN’S CLUTTER

Stuff, by Rich Paschall Only his neighbor Jorge knew the old guy was sick. In fact, Mr. Casten had been failing for almost two years. Whenever Jorge saw the old man, he asked if there was anything he could do to help. When Mr. Casten was not seen for a week, Jorge would go knock … Continue reading MR. CASTEN’S CLUTTER

A NOT SO SUPER MARKET TRIP

A Day at the "Zoo," by Rich Paschall Let's start out with a sweeping generalization, shall we? Most guys do not like to spend a lot of time in the grocery store. I know generalizations are a bad thing ... generally ... but we seem to be in an era of generalizations, so let's proceed. … Continue reading A NOT SO SUPER MARKET TRIP

SKIPPING TO A NEW YEAR

Share Your World 24th November It is hard to praise any of the past five years. In every way, they have been difficult. We have made the best of them, though there is something a bit phony about the optimism we dredge up. My best antidote to what seems to be endless bad news is to … Continue reading SKIPPING TO A NEW YEAR

AN END CAN BE A BEGINNING

JYProvocative Question – A CHANGE OF POSITION Have you ever changed your mind on a position stance or changed an opinion you previously held? What was the impetus for the change? Was it difficult for you to admit that your views had changed? I've changed my mind and my position frequently over the years. I … Continue reading AN END CAN BE A BEGINNING

THE SEASONAL SHOTS

Flu shots are available to most. They have been for a while. I got my flu shot and my COVID booster last month at the same time. I know people who will not do it that way. Some friends are afraid they will have a sore arm. Some are afraid they will be sick and … Continue reading THE SEASONAL SHOTS

OH PLEASE, DON’T BRING LULU!

I feel like a forgotten soldier off the old Siegfried line. Think of old black and white movies. Slippery gray mud. You can slide down slimy, gray mud from every jeep. I believe this still IS the same world in which I grew up, without chapters. Or a binding. Or an editor or proofreader. Like … Continue reading OH PLEASE, DON’T BRING LULU!

DARK WINGS, SHORT PATH

On some level, we all know we are going to die. When we are little, for the most part, death is a lifetime away. As we get into our teens and twenties, some of our family begins to pass. Maybe a dog or a cat travels to the rainbow bridge. For many of us, that's … Continue reading DARK WINGS, SHORT PATH

WORLD SHARING IN THE MIDDLE OF MAY

Share Your World 19th May The columbine decided to bloom after all! Here are this week’s questions: Do you exercise regularly? Not any more. I wish I could. Have you ever belonged to/visited a gym? Yes, many times. Belonged to but rarely went. What I really wanted was a pool to swim laps. I'm a great … Continue reading WORLD SHARING IN THE MIDDLE OF MAY