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BLUE BIRDS OVER THE WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER

He was sitting in a well-worn recliner, head rolled back, dozing in the sunshine slanting through the tall window. The room was standard institutional bland but he made it look almost classy with his dapper, baby blue sweater vest, pressed pants and shock … Continue reading

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ACROSS THE GREAT DIVIDE

Ace, ice, elevate. Gulp down a handful of Advil and my bruised ankle should feel better in no time. If only it was that easy to heal my bruised ego. It’s 2AM, hours after my latest embarrassing clash with the … Continue reading

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POSTSCRIPT TO LOVE STORY ACT 2

            TERESA I CALLED HER TERRY, EVERYONE CALLED HER TERRY SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL SHE WAS SWEET, KIND, AND UNDERSTANDING SHE WAS EVERYTHING A WIFE AND MOTHER COULD BE SHE WAS THE NURSE AND TEACHER FOR OUR THREE DAUGHTERS SHE GAVE … Continue reading

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