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Category Archives: childhood
Visiting old memories…
The location of my current home is ironic to me. As a kid, I moved from a neighborhood that had a handful of kids around to one that had just one other family with a kid my age. I liked … Continue reading
Posted in childhood, friendship, humor, inspiration, nostalgia
Tagged bullies, friends, fun, Memories, neighborhoods, past
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The Alone Girl and her dog…
The Alone Girl didn’t care if dogs were supposed to be man’s best friend, her dog was her best friend. Moving from Burlington prior to second grade, the family’s dog accompanied them. Mickey was a beagle mix, given to a … Continue reading
Posted in Change, childhood, Dogs, friendship, gratitude, Grief, Uncategorized
Tagged childhood, devotion, Dogs, friendship, love, loyalty, pets
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Circling cyclically…
Life often moves in cycles. This concept has been in my head for a few days. When my family moved to our longtime home in town, we were the second “young” family on our block. I was probably 7, my … Continue reading
Posted in Change, childhood, inspiration, life lessons
Tagged challenges, cookies, cycles, kindness, knowledge, life, love, maturity, patience
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The Alone Girl, Part Deux
A slice of fiction… The girl ambled down the long road. Long past twilight, she looked forward to getting home and eating dinner. The darkness during the winter months seemed to possess an extra layer of inky blackness. But the … Continue reading
Posted in Change, childhood, friendship, gender, learning experiences
Tagged alone, childhood, coming of age, differences, friends, life, maturation, skills, yearning
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Are bygones a thing of the past?
I’m quick to admit that I have a tendency to live in the past a bit too much at times. There are lots of happy memories there but I do my best to stay rooted in the present. And honestly, … Continue reading
The alone girl…
The spirited tomboy maintained a brisk pace as she made her way to the store at the crossroads. She grumbled under her breath about having to go for some groceries because it cost her precious reading time. If she didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in challenges, childhood, family, Violence
Tagged abuse, aloneness, challenges, childhood, family, fiction, Memories
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A feast of memories…
I’ve been visiting the happy memory bank in my head a great deal lately. It’s a combination of real memories and memories I’d like to achieve. They may never happen but they might. Picnicking was a popular pastime when I … Continue reading
Posted in childhood, easy meals, nostalgia, Reflections, Uncategorized
Tagged childhood, Memories, nostalgia, picnics, traditions
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The past has passed…
I’ve spent far too much time living in my own past. Granted, it was a time of happiness for me. But if it deters one from moving forward, it’s time to shut the door on its examination and to forge … Continue reading
Posted in challenges, Change, childhood, inspiration, learning experiences, nostalgia, Reflections
Tagged childhood, feelings, lessons, reflection, wisdom
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