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The Chocolate Squirrel /Written by Janice Tindle
It was a warm, sunny Spring day. Easter had come and gone and the neighbors had all put their trash out for pick up. It was not uncommon for the crows to poke through plastic trash bags and this reason, … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, cherished moments, childhood memories, chocolate, humor, observations, Poetry, precious moments, reflections, sarris candies, sentimental, short story, squirrel, suburbs
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The Organic Sinner /Written by Janice Tindle
In the book, Critters: Adventures In Wildest Suburbia by A.B.C. Whipple, published by St. Martin’s Press, 1994, states on page 41, paragraph 3, that ” C. Merriam Hart, a Naturalist, reported that a squirrel hearing a musical instrument or recording … Continue reading
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The Treasure In The Trailer /Written by Janice Tindle
In a monetary sense, she wasn’t a wealthy woman. She lived in a mobile home in a mobile home park. Not one a fancy one, just an ordinary one, with vintage and new mobile homes living side by side. My … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, cherished moments, childhood memories, faith, family, inspirational, life well lived, love, mobile home, mother-in-law, precious moments, reflections, religion, sentimental, spiritual, spirituality, thank you, tindle, treasure, Word
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The Doll In The Box /Written by Janice Tindle
When I was a little girl, my Grandma had a China doll she kept in a box in the living room closet. It was a gift from her younger brother, Joseph. He had bought the doll when he was a … Continue reading
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The Dog That Didn’t Belong To Us /Written by Janice Tindle
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 Power Of Politeness Is In The Word /Written by Janice Tindle
“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
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
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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Tender Tears /Written by Janice Tindle
They sat on the sofa, side by side, holding hands. “I miss you”, she said. “I miss you too”, she answered. Their heads bowed together, as the tears ran down the two woman’s faces. “We have to find a way … Continue reading
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The College Next Door by Janice Tindle
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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Tagged college, family, learning, life, reflections
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A Singer’s Lament /Written by Janice Tindle
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
Cry Tomorrow /Written by Janice Tindle
I knew it was over. In the same way you know the end of the day is over. There was nothing I could do about it but watch it all disappear. Every laugh, every sigh, every whisper, every soft caress, … Continue reading
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