by Maureen | Apr 24, 2023 | Miscellaneous |
With a hard turn to the left, I heard the squeak of the heavy wooden door as it opened. “We’ve got loads to do today, Reen.” said my usually quiet and unassuming father. He grinned at me as we entered the small but unique brick building that once housed a variety...
by Maureen | Feb 27, 2023 | Miscellaneous |
The wet snow pelted his face like an army of stinging bees as he left the shelter of the dingy hallway. The third floor of their crowded tenement at his back, he walked quickly through the night. The cold stifled his breath, and he thought, “at least this time, I had...
by Maureen | Sep 19, 2022 | Miscellaneous |
It was almost June of 1962, which meant school would soon be out for the summer. I loved June for this reason, but I didn’t want May to be over since it meant the end of the beloved ritual to the Blessed Mother. Any decent Catholic girl not only knew of the...
by Maureen | Apr 23, 2022 | Writing and Crocheting |
I’ve spent a lifetime learning many crafts. I’ve sewn my own clothes, pocketbooks, and drapes. In the ’70s, many a plant resided in hanging macrame holders. I’ve knitted countless blankets and scarves. While I have versed myself in many endeavors, I’m currently...
by Maureen | Jan 20, 2022 | Miscellaneous |
Several Saturdays ago, I was dusting the furniture in the Florida Room while enjoying a cool, sunny March morning. With the windows open, I heard the distant sound of a train. This mundane task, which I’ve done hundreds of times before, has never had a significant...
