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2022 RAK Week #19

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My family began practicing Random Acts of Kindness way back when my kids were teens. Now they have […]

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Black Tortoise Press May 16, 2022 Gratitude, People, Things

Sharing: Diane’s got an empty nest, too

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Several years ago, I wrote an essay about my own empty-nest experience. it’s syndicated on Midlife Boulevard, “My […]

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Black Tortoise Press May 12, 2022 People

My mind wanders just like Author Lynn Steigleder

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So I decided to share Lynn’s post. I too have thought about the old days of writing before […]

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Black Tortoise Press May 10, 2022 writing

Screaming Banshee Fit

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The Banshee had taken control and would not abate until it receded in exhaustion, leaving Lois to clean up the mess.

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Black Tortoise Press May 6, 2022 writing

Sharing: Adventures of a New Old Fart

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I began to consider that I’m approaching the fourth quarter of life. The game’s nearing its finish, what am I leaving to show for it.

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Black Tortoise Press May 5, 2022 People, writing

A Challenge after a 40-day Cleanse

@ReliableSources Real journalism takes time and patience. I wonder what our news might look like without Tweets pointing the way.

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Black Tortoise Press May 4, 2022 Things, Uncategorized

In Honor of National Teachers Day

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I began reading Mr. Lucker’s blog years ago. It’s hard to believe, but yes, for years. He moved […]

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Black Tortoise Press May 3, 2022 People

2022 RAK Week #17

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My family began practicing Random Acts of Kindness way back when my kids were teens. Now they have […]

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Black Tortoise Press May 2, 2022 Gratitude, People, Things

State of the Union 2022: Our Democracy

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No wonder people have trouble sorting through the facts. I wonder how many people have the stamina.

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Black Tortoise Press April 29, 2022 Things

Sharing: Eve Kouce’s “Book Diary”

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I don’t personally know Eve. Still, by her blog bi-line, “literary journey of an office career escapee,” I […]

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Black Tortoise Press April 28, 2022 Uncategorized, writing

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