Traffic Stop

Traffic Stop

The lights flashed on the police cruiser and instantly I was snagged, but I didn’t fear for my life.  On a lovely late summer day, not quite fall and yet the excitement for warm sweaters, gorgeous colors, and fields of…

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On the Sidelines

On the Sidelines

My destiny was set that spring day, or so it seemed. The pomp and circumstance signaling the spectacle of accomplishment left me tearfully on the sidelines. The Trenton State College Class of 1979 marched triumphantly on the football field toward…

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Seasons of Change

Seasons of Change

Change is coming, you can feel it. The crisp morning air washed over me as I walked to the front gate to retrieve the Tennessean yesterday morning.  Perhaps a false alarm, as the ensuing days dripped with humidity and the…

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Captured By the Music

Captured By The Music

The cold stone floor, exposed brick walls, and the aroma of freshly brewing coffee are my literary backdrop this morning. I am working on a story about the symphony, and my emotional attachment to music. Venturing out to my favorite…

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