Author Archives: janie

Aging Icons

Posted on June 25, 2018 by janie

THEN NOW It’s one thing to look at your face in the mirror and see wrinkles, age spots and white hair. It’s quite another to see your favorite musician staring at you from a screen resembling an old man or … Continue reading →

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WHAT MY FATHER BUILT

Posted on June 17, 2018 by janie

FATHER: THEN FATHER: NOW When I was growing up, my father brought in the bacon.  All of it.  He went to work every morning at 6:00 and came home every evening around 5:30.  When he walked in the door after … Continue reading →

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Learning From My Mother’s Dog

Posted on June 12, 2018 by janie

    Living with an elderly parent can be challenging.  There are days I find myself wanting to get into my car and drive away until I’m as far from my selfish feelings as I can get. Because as much … Continue reading →

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Starbucks Saved My Neighbor

Posted on January 28, 2018 by janie

Or at least that chain of coffee houses, saved my neighbor’s car. And for that I am eternally grateful. I have a wonderful neighbor.  She has saved my life on numerous occasions by providing a stick of butter, a teaspoon … Continue reading →

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A Personal Time Bank

Posted on November 5, 2017 by janie

THEN : Changing the Time     NOW : Changing the Time With the end of Daylight Savings, Time has been on my mind. That elusive concept that always seems to pass too slowly when you’re young and way too fast once … Continue reading →

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The Future Can Be Spooky

Posted on October 25, 2017 by janie

So, here it is – almost Halloween.  The night when the ghosts and goblins (ie, trick or treaters) invade our inner peace. But who is to say that what lies ahead isn’t just as scary? Instruction manuals always come with … Continue reading →

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Remembering 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2017 by janie

It was supposed to be an ordinary morning. The alarm would go off. I’d listen to the talk radio, dose off for a few minutes, listen some more and then force myself out of bed. As usual, I’d be the … Continue reading →

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Passage 99 – A Pleasure Sister Story

Posted on September 10, 2017 by janie

If you like science fiction,  check out my new story – Passage 99. A thought-provoking story about life in the future.  Pleasure Sisters must life by THE MANUAL.  Breaking a Passage will change your life forever.  Especially if it is … Continue reading →

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Ode To Our Porcelain God

Posted on June 6, 2017 by janie

You’ve been a great companion, But, sadly, here’s the scoop. It’s time for us to say goodbye, We need a place to poop. Apart from cigarette, if you are fond of taking jellies, go with this method and let your … Continue reading →

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Between the Lines

Posted on March 9, 2017 by janie

One mother’s story of going bra shopping with her tween daughter, turns into so much more than a trip to the mall. Read my short story Between the Lines. on The Sunlight Press. viagra samples for sale They can hurt … Continue reading →

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