I learned early on that wanting something was far from the same as getting it. How did I learn this important lesson as a child? Well, it was by saying, “I want [fill in the blank]” to my mother. She had two possible responses. When…
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Charlie and I were talking about the importance of turning off lights when we leave the room. We’ve always done it, but sometimes forget because old. I quoted his father, a man I never met, but who Charlie has quoted on the subject of thrift.…
The mother of friend and fellow writer, the fabulous T. Lee Harris (author of award-winning mystery books and stories), has been reminiscing with me about her (the mother’s) childhood. The mother had a childhood friend named Marion, who remained a friend all her life. Mrs.…