Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – September 12, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – September 12, 2004

Childhood Games

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – September 12, 2004 – Many kids growing up in the fifties had one or two cherished toys – not the rooms full of them that children seem to have today. We weren’t inundated with gifts at Christmas and maybe – just maybe – we were better for it.

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – September 11, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – September 11, 2004

Success

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – September 11, 2004 – Defining success isn’t an easy thing to do. Unsuccessful is much more straight forward – it didn’t happen – you blew it – there are no more chances – you failed. After watching some events in the recent Athens Olympics, I was amazed to listen to some of the athletes discuss their disappointment when they weren’t “successful” winning a gold medal.

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – September 10, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – September 10, 2004

Mistaken Identity

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – September 10, 2004 – Many moons ago when I was leading a profoundly different life from the one I enjoy today, I was involved in a relationship with a man who shall remain nameless. The less said about him the better. If it’s any help – unbeknown to me at the time – my friends referred to him as Mr. Potato Head.

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – September 9, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – September 9, 2004

A Shot Of “Positive”

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – September 9, 2004 – I had to get up this morning at six-thirty. “So what”? – you may well say. Lots of people have to get up even earlier. This is true – except I’m a night person and I don’t function well in the morning – there’s something gratifying about getting my eyes to stay open and my head to sit erect – squarely located over my body, not lolling off to one side.

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – September 8, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – September 8, 2004

Lifestyle

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – September 8, 2004 – What does this mean anyway? Does anyone know? “Lifestyle” is defined as an individual’s’ typical way of life. This got me to thinking about my “lifestyle” – as opposed to say – the lifestyles of the rich and famous. There appears to be a distinct difference here.

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – September 7, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – September 7, 2004

Dreams & Dreaming

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – September 7, 2004 – All kids have dreams – just like they have imaginary friends. Adults frequently misplace their dreams and forget they ever had a pal that only they could see. The special illusory buddy who was always glad to see them, never criticized and believed in them no matter what.

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – September 6, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – September 6, 2004

A Gentle Reminder

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – September 6, 2004 – It’s Labour Day Monday – a perfect day to see a movie with a friend. Nancee and I saw the early previews for Vanity Fair and knew it would be a keeper. It’s a period film set in England and abroad in the early years of the 1800’s.