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Category Archives: The 1960s
From adding machines to cubicles
I wonder what I look like. Each day I sit in a 6 X 6 cubicle at work. I sit near the end of the floor so people walk up from behind me, see the back of my head, read … Continue reading
Posted in Mothers, The 1960s, Uncategorized, Work
Tagged 138 Easton Motel, Adding Machine, Excel, Mothers, Mothers and daughters, Technology, Work
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More than what I have spent
Yesterday I bought a cemetery plaque for my mother’s grave. The inscription will read, “Loving mother, kind soul, and free spirit.” My brother came up with “free spirit” because my mother lived life on her terms. She was separated and … Continue reading
Posted in Caring for parents, Mothers, Parents, The 1960s, Uncategorized
Tagged Death of a parent, Mothers, Mothers and daughters
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A little Halloween tale
“Halloween Costumes. All rayon, full length. Generous bright colors. Each with molded vinyl face mask. Choose from Devil, Astronaut, Princess, Skeleton, Witch, etc. 69 cents each.” Continue reading
Thoughts on “A Smirnoff and Coke”
If you haven’t read my essay, and you’re interested, here is a link to Connotation Press-An Online Artifact that will bring you to editor Robert Clark Young, and to my essay, “A Smirnoff and Coke.” http://connotationpress.com/creative-nonfiction I wanted to use this blog … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Alcoholism, Caring for parents, Death, Getting Older, memories, The 1960s, The 1970s, Uncategorized, Writing
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Is it just me?
Or are we training our kids to blow up the world? Recently I posted the Rolling Stones song, “Gimme Shelter” to my Facebook wall. I chose a Youtube video that explored the 1960s through a collage of images. The video … Continue reading
