Monthly Archives: January 2014

The Dog That Didn’t Belong To Us /Written by Janice Tindle

Posted on January 19, 2014 by

My Dad was a tough guy. It least that’s what he wanted you to think. But he had a sweet, gentle side that few ever saw him display. However, I saw him display this side one early morning, when no … Continue reading →

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The Curious Case Of The Disappearing Cough Drops /Written by Janice Tindle

Posted on January 10, 2014 by

The old man was sitting in his favorite chair in the living room watching the six o’clock news. He had been using oxygen since he was first diagnosed with emphysema and COPD. By his chair was a round side table … Continue reading →

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The Caring One /Written by Janice Tindle

Posted on January 9, 2014 by

The light from the blue moon shone across the porcelain giving the bathroom an eery feel. He stared at his reflection in the mirror. There was an exhausted old man staring back at him. He was just fifty-three years old. … Continue reading →

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The Power Of Politeness Is In The Word /Written by Janice Tindle

Posted on January 9, 2014 by

“My bad!” Have you been given this as a form of apology? How did it make you feel? Satisfied? Vindicated? Resolved? Did it seem sincere? Did it sound like any restitution was forthcoming? It is a feeble act of taking … Continue reading →

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The Pittsburgh Chair /Written by Janice Tindle

Posted on January 7, 2014 by

No, it is not a seat on the symphony board or even in the orchestra. I’m talking about the chair that is put out in the street to save a parking spot. Iconic tradition. It can be found in a … Continue reading →

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The Pittsburgh Potty   by Janice Tindle

Posted on January 6, 2014 by

I was watching one of those real estate TV shows, when I first heard the term mentioned. The real estate agent took the couple down to the basement and there it was, just sitting there, in the corner, all alone. … Continue reading →

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Light To My Roadway /Written by Janice Tindle

Posted on January 6, 2014 by

I don’t know if you have ever had to try to get something from city government, but it can be a real headache. A simple request often has to go through a lot of red tape, meetings, and mounds of … Continue reading →

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