Michelle

Jan 04, 12 Michelle

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Michelle held an old shoe box on her lap. She clasped it tightly with both hands as if I might, at any moment, leap up and grab it from her. She sat on the edge of a chair next to my bed and eyed me to make sure that I heard her, believed her and obeyed her.

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The Best Broken Promise

I had made up my mind that I was through with love. In accepting the relocation package that my job offered, I was determined to move on; to put the past behind me and live peacefully, happily and alone. This was a promise to myself that I intended to keep.

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My Angel’s Name is Dorie

Dec 28, 10 My Angel’s Name is Dorie

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The phone rang twice before the melody of my aunt’s soft, joyful voice brought a hint of relief to my ear. “Grand Central Station,” she answered, her words teasing a smile to the corners of my trembling lips.

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CPR On My Heart

Nov 24, 10 CPR On My Heart

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One blustery Saturday afternoon, I stood on the curb beside my brother’s minivan. I had not seen Ray in many years and we rarely talked, but his trip from Maine to a business conference in Buffalo had allowed a brief visit with me in Corning, New York.

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Cleaning Your Slate

Here’s Something To Feel Good About Today! “You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing that we call “failure is not the falling down, but the staying down.” Mary Pickford Ever reach a point when you want to clean your slate and just start over? Not only is it possible to begin again, sometimes it’s...

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