Suprise Me

Too Many Pills by
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Prompted By Pills

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I have strived to be healthy, but life had other plans, beginning with severe migraines decades ago. A brilliant neurologist put me on a “cocktail” of medications more than two decades ago to tamp those down. Those account for three of the bottles in the photo and I take those every evening. While dealing with…
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Crossing One Off The Bucket List by
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Prompted By Travel

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As far back as I can remember I dreamed of traveling. There were so many places I wished to see. The term “bucket list” had not yet even been thought of but had it been, I would have needed a “bucket wheelbarrow”. Over the years I have been blessed to have traveled to many places…
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Covidream 1.1 by
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(170 Stories)

Prompted By Dreams

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For a time, I remain convinced that I am awake.
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A Second Baseman Woman by
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(21 Stories)

Prompted By Big Fan

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The fact that I am woman of a certain age makes it easier to understand why I never played baseball as a child. I think I would have loved playing growing up, in a sand lot, the way my husband did, but that game is way way over. Our son played Little League for many years,…
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Home from college by
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(77 Stories)

Prompted By Pandemic Holidays

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Now it’s my turn. I have a son who comes home from college.
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Fearless Forecast by Andrew Tobias by
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If the truth be known, I am only vaguely aware of this year's GNP, let alone capable of projecting its level twelve months out.
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My Leader Dad by (1 Story)

Prompted By Father's Day

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Through the rough tides of time, through storms and pleasant weather, you guided this little boat of mine, your precious daughter...
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A Father and Son Reunion by
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(170 Stories)

Prompted By Reunions

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Reuniting with an unrequited spirit
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Don’t Know Much About History by
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(344 Stories)

Prompted By Regrets

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Don’t Know Much About History I’m sure most of us with birthdays inching up to four score haven’t gotten this far in life without chalking up some regrets. Did I pursue my early aspirations for an actor’s life?  I didn’t – a reget.  (See Theatre Dreams) On our honeymoon we met a lovely couple from New…
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I Yam What I Yam by
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I Yam What I Yam By Kevin J. W. Driscoll (c) 2023 So, ya wanna know if where I’m from defines me? Well buckle up, cuz here comes a geography lesson straight outta Beantown. First off, let’s get this straight: I ain’t some Hallmark movie character where my hometown paints a quaint mural on my…
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