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These stories are true stories written about actual events that have occurred relating to me.
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 →
All Eggs May Stand Up Now!
All Eggs May Stand Up Now! Did you ever try to stand an egg on its end? Well, I have. It seems that there is a myth that the Winter Solstice is one of the only days that you can … Continue reading →
Will the Real Thanksgiving Please Stand Up?
Will the Real Thanksgiving Please Standup? Thanksgiving, a day that comes each year in November, is when you gather around with family and friends to give thanks for all the wonderful things that have happened to you and the things … Continue reading →
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Thank you, Barry.
Thank you, Barry When I was a student observer and student teacher at Middle Island back in the 1970s, I got to interact with a lot of different teachers. Some guided me on how to teach specific subjects. Some guided … Continue reading →
Recipes for Dealing with Lemons
Recipes for Dealing with Lemons “When life gives you lemons, make apple juice, then sit back and watch everyone figure out how you did it.’ He told me that, and at first, I thought it was a very funny thing … Continue reading →
Why is…?
Why is…? Every year at Passover, as the youngest in my family, I always got to ask the question, “Why is this night different from all other nights?” Throughout the Sedar dinner, that question would be answered by multiple people … Continue reading →
