“Downy Ocean, hon” is about a three-hour drive from Baltimore. It was a tradition, and maybe still is, for many Marylanders. “Baltimorons” annually make the pilgrimage. That was not the case for my family. Although we liked going to the beach, we did not love Ocean City (apologies) since at the time, for us, […]
Challenges
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On the third ring, I realized it was not a dream. Fumbling in the dark, I grabbed the receiver before it could ring another time. “Hello?” “Mrs. Miller?” said a serious but unfamiliar voice. As I struggled from sleep two thoughts collided: What time is it? and This is not […]
I Want I want my WORLD – travel I want my COUNTRY – united I want my CITY – livable I want my FRIENDS & FAMILY – in person I want my LIFE – me BACK Gifts of COVID Appreciation of small things like being able to b r e […]
I Miss Principle K.I.S.S.* It’s so complicated today.But there’s no going back to a simpler day. Please leave me aloneI don’t want another app on my phone. When you try to get infoIt’s a run around no-go. No one knows jackAnd you have to call back After hanging on foreverThe […]
Today, unbeknownst to me, I ended up having a “Murphy’s Law” Day! This is what Murphy’s Law is about: Expecting the unexpected. In its simplest form, Murphy’s Law states: “If anything can go wrong, it will.” “Believe it or not, Edward J. Murphy was a real person. In fact, he […]
I’m writing this story for my sister, Ellen Lumsden, in her voice. Steve and I recently had new carpet installed throughout our house. Before they started, the workmen instructed us to unplug all electronics including the cable box. When the workers were finished, Steve plugged everything back in and went […]
When will we recognizeWhen one is not freeThen no one is free? If we allow masters;If there’s even one slaveWe’ll all be enslaved. When there’s not justice for oneHear the call!There’s no justice for all. If we don’t realize the painIn another one’s lifeThere will always be strife. If we […]
By 10:00 in the morning, I was dressed, packed and ready to go, ten minutes early! That’s when the phone rang and the metallic recording said, “This is Southwest Airlines. We regret to inform you that your flight is delayed one hour…” I didn’t listen to the rest because it […]
Return to normal – is it true?Is it possible for me or you?Is it possible for the world or us?After the settling of the dust. The past is gone, not coming backThe only thing that’s writ in black Nothing can be truly the sameSo now we need a different name. We’ll get used to the […]