Two weeks ago my husband and I took a trip to Boston.We had a room on the 10th floor of a hotel and over the course of 3 days and nights I noticed different things going on. On Sunday I saw this man and a companion selling flowers out by the highway. It was a … More The view from the 10th floor
In the United States, we are supposed to have the right to freedom of religion, which also includes freedom from religion. That’s fine, because I don’t like religion either. I have a relationship with God. Religion is man’s attempt to reach God, to appease God. A relationship is, well, two people talking to each other, … More Dear Atheist: I don’t hate you.
My friend Delia loaned me her old computer. It does NOT have wi-fi, which is actually a blessing. I can write and not be interrupted by Facebook updates and spam emails. It’s also a big help because my husband needs the new computer on the weekends, for work-related tasks. What I do is write free-form, … More A quick shout out to Delia Gross
I felt very sad when I heard the news today that Philip Seymour Hoffman had died. Sad because he was one of my favorite all-time actors. Sad because of the way he died– a heroin overdose. When you get to the end of your life, it’s normal to look back and to see all that … More Goodbye Philip Seymour Hoffman
Okay, so it’s only a short story. In fact, it’s only 100 words. It’s an ultra short memoir. Some might also call it Flash. But it’s also a true story. My story. I was excited today open the mailbox and find my very own copy of the book, Reverie – Ultra Short Memoirs, collected by … More Finally, I’m officially published.
This is one of my first published Flash Stories. My friend drew the picture to go along with it. And yes, it really happened. I don’t have to make stuff up! ——————————————– Apartment Business Emma had forgotten to buy beer for Fred for the last time. “Bam!” A bullet rushed through the barrel of the … More Apartment Business
My mother-in-law has myloma, cancer of the blood. I take her for her Chemo treatment every other week. Remarkably, she hasn’t had the terrible nausea and vomiting that many patients experience. I’m very grateful for that. While we sit in the waiting room, usually we are held captive by the television which is spewing some … More In The Chemo Waiting Room
I was finally able to get a picture of Bailey in this somewhat strange position. His back end is going one way, and his front end is going the other way, and he puts his paw over his face! He does look cute, but I am trying to figure out how this could be comfy. … More Do I look comfy to you?
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I have always felt, personally, that the gift basket is a cop-out. It’s one thing if you put a gift basket together yourself filled with favorite things that you know the recipient will enjoy. For example, a box with a favorite dvd, a box of popcorn and a box of hot chocolate mix might make … More Is that a hint? On gift baskets of soap and body wash
There are those of us who skip over the word “gluttony” as if it’s not just as deadly as alcoholism or heroin addiction. We self-righteously claim that those are “worse” problems because “well, we all have to eat.” But we don’t have to eat junk food. We don’t have to use food as entertainment. We … More Fork vs. Mouth: The Continuing Saga
Hi, it’s Bailey here. I’m filling in for Mom today. She’ll be by later to talk about forks or something. She argues with her food a lot. Do you like Numbers? Well, Mom told me that there is a book in the Bible named “Numbers.” In Numbers, Chapter 6, verses 22-26, God told Moses: The … More I’ll tell you a secret
I wanted to find the thumb tack before my dog stepped on it. I was arranging my bulletin board and getting rid of the 2013 calendar when a thumb tack fell to the floor. I thought it was one of the white ones and assumed it would be easy to find on the carpet. I … More God and the Thumb Tack
The weather outside is frightful. If you live in the Northeastern US, this is not a news bulletin. Bailey is snug as a spoiled pup in my good blanket. He doesn’t like going out into the snow, because it gets his feet wet. You know how we hate to have wet socks, it feels yucky–I … More Bailey says, “Let it snow”
Yes, it’s true. God loves tax collectors. This is the story of a short man who was up a tree. Yep, sittin’ in a tree. There was a great crowd of people who were pressing in to see who was walking down the street. Who was this, a celebrity? Zacchaeus was a short man so … More God loves tax collectors
We don’t celebrate Boxing Day here in the US but supposedly in the United Kingdom, the upper class would “box up” their old belongings and give them to the poor. I suppose I could look it up on Wikipedia and then look it up on Scopes to see if any of that is true. Or … More Happy Boxing Day
Being alone during Christmastime is excruciating. I know– I’ve been there. Television shows and commercials bombarded the airwaves with actors whose shiny smiles drove stakes into my heart to remind me that was alone. Very alone. I tried going out in public just to be among other humans– but it made it worse. Every store, … More …And sometimes it’s NOT Merry
“Dad, why are you throwing a party for him?” Dan asked. “I’m the one that’s always here for you. I’m the one who does what you ask. I deserve to make merry with my friends. Why did you kill the fatted calf for him?” “I just came in from working in your fields,” Dan continued, … More Sibling Rivalry at the Merry Party
As we ask each other “Where did the year go?” — remember, it’s not quite over yet. MISSING: One pair of winter boots. Last seen during August clean-up when they did not seem very important. Where oh where can they be? (Probably with the gloves and ice scraper that didn’t seem very useful when it … More If I make it through December, I’ll be fine?
Dear Friends: I was hoping to ask you for a favor. It should only take a moment of your time. On any day that you have a few extra minutes, it would be a huge help to me if you could click on the link “see all comments” at the bottom of the email from … More A personal note to my email readers
SueAnn Porter 