A Tear In My Mind’s Eye

On: December 2, 2006

It’s hard to remember now that Nicole used to be shorter than I am! This was taken at the “Bailey Reunion” near Terre Haute, Indiana in 1998. Derek’s grandmother was a Bailey — in fact, Nicole was very nearly named Bailey. FAMILY REUNIONS are a treasure trove to any writer.Continue Reading

Another birthday arrives, and it’s time to reflect

By: Sharon

On: October 28, 2006

In: Family, Introspection, Life Lessons

Even as a toddler, I was pumping the locals for information. No doubt, I wrote it up and reported the news to my cadre of dolls, obediently lined up on our sofa to provide my audience. AS THEY SAY, “TIME FLIES” — or perhaps, the older I get the moreContinue Reading

Self-Image and Society’s Expectations

By: Sharon

On: October 4, 2006

In: Introspection, Life Lessons

My dear mother took this photo of me back in 1978. On the back, she wrote a personal note where she calls me her “little pea pod”. I had no idea then just how ‘little’ I was, because I was dieting even then. As I recall, my goal was toContinue Reading

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