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These stories are true stories written about actual events that have occurred relating to me.
I Hear What You’re Saying
I Hear What You’re Saying Those of you that know me know that I talk to animals. I’d like to say that they talk back to me, but they don’t have to. I have the natural ability to read … Continue reading →
Recognition
Recognition I was never a great athlete, though I enjoyed participating in sports. Growing up in my neighborhood with my few friends, I wasn’t a bad player. I could hold my own when we played together, and though I wasn’t … Continue reading →
Happy Talk
Happy Talk I am an optimistic person who looks for the positive in things. I acknowledge the negatives, which I balance against the positives when making decisions and reacting to others. I worked for an administrator who graduated from the … Continue reading →
What could possibly go wrong? (not a Ronald Story)
What could possibly go wrong? (not a Ronald Story) As much as I would like to write about one of the prompts this week, I have decided to share some things that have happened to me since last … Continue reading →
A Letter of Hope
A Letter of Hope Dear Students, It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you. This nasty thing called Covid has kept me away from being with you. I’m older than I was the last time you saw me. I … Continue reading →
The Luck of the Draw
An extra piece of writing today. The story prompt from my writing group that I chose was “Travel back to your teenage years. Write about clubs and/or teams you joined.” The Luck of the Draw When it comes to playing … Continue reading →
Added Voices
Added Voices There is not an animal that I won’t give voice to. When I was in Junior High School, the path I took, walking to school, always passed by this squirrel. I nicknamed him Rod. We would have conversations … Continue reading →
When I was your age…
When I was your age… The gray-haired woman sat on a bench at a local park in the Bronx. She watched as the boys and girls played in the park. The year was 1956. A young boy, about six years … Continue reading →
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The Gift That Keeps On Giving
The Gift That Keeps On Giving In 1981, an event occurred that changed the direction of my life, both in teaching and in retirement. I was asked by the previous school I had taught in if I was interested in … Continue reading →
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Let Your Imagination Run Wild
Let Your Imagination Run Wild One could say that I have a vivid imagination. It’s like my mind is focused on a perpetual movie screen in which the story continually changes. This is both a blessing and a curse. As … Continue reading →
