Monthly Archives: November 2013

The College Next Door   by Janice Tindle

Posted on November 30, 2013 by janicetindle.com

There were no hallowed halls, no marble floors or columns. No grand winding staircase nor high domed ceiling. No pendant chandelier nor moulded wood panels. But there were beautiful plaster walls and ceilings with plaster moulding. Inside those walls were … Continue reading →

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The One Legged Visitor /Written by Janice Tindle

Posted on November 25, 2013 by janicetindle.com

The front door was open and it framed my view as he came on crutches up the walk. My cousin Carol was behind him. He wore a green dress uniform. I had never seen a real soldier before today. His … Continue reading →

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A Singer’s Lament /Written by Janice Tindle

Posted on November 9, 2013 by janicetindle.com

I miss singing. When I was growing up, my mother, a professional soloist, would play arias and the standards. My grandfather, a gregarious Italian who lived next door, would play opera, jazz, blues, swing, big band and all the crooners. … Continue reading →

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