Author Archives: janets123

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About janets123

Children's writer, newspaper columnist, essayist, poet, storyteller

Dripping, Dripping, Dripping Evermore

Posted on October 14, 2016 by janets123

This year we have been hosting rats in our attic. This is something we’ve never before encountered. It has been A BIG DEAL! First there was a tiny scratching noise in the wall of my husband’s office. He couldn’t hear … Continue reading →

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Giggling in the Dark

Posted on August 20, 2016 by janets123

Several times recently I’ve slipped into bed after my husband has gone to sleep. Using a tiny flashlight I crept in quietly so as not to wake him. And then, lying in bed, trying not to squirm too much, I … Continue reading →

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The School of Hard Knocks

Posted on June 9, 2016 by janets123

While checking out at the dollar store, I heard a customer ask for an eyeglass repair kit. She asked my checker and then asked another store assistant. “Um…I don’t think we have anything like that.” Both clerks seemed unsure. Since … Continue reading →

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Is it Worth All the Shouting?

Posted on May 9, 2016 by janets123

I surely do get tired when interacting with people who exclaim over every little thing. Continue reading →

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What is this Language We Speak?

Posted on April 27, 2016 by janets123

I am fascinated by words, especially English words. English is a conglomeration, picking up words from all over the world. I believe this is particularly true of American English, since the country itself is a hodgepodge of ethnicities. What we … Continue reading →

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A Milestone

Posted on March 25, 2016 by janets123

There are milestones in life: things that change us or that mark our changes, things we’ll remember and reminisce about during maudlin times or family times. A house fire, a divorce, the birth of a first child or first grandchild, … Continue reading →

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A Pretty Good Clip

Posted on March 3, 2016 by janets123

My mobility has been hindered lately by various things. It seems as if I’ve been walking like an old woman for the past several months. First I got a heel spur, confirmed by x-ray, but not much to be done about … Continue reading →

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A Stream of Water: What It Can Do

Posted on February 4, 2016 by janets123

Water has this amazing ability to bond to itself. Put a drop of water on very dry earth and it will often simply make a bead and sit there. Unless the earth is really porous and absorbent, it may take … Continue reading →

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A New Year’s Toast

Posted on January 13, 2016 by janets123

I write short takes on life. Life happens and I feel compelled to write it down. But sometimes when I sit down to write, I’m at a loss for words. That’s when I pull up my old ramblings for inspiration. … Continue reading →

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The Red and Green of It

Posted on December 22, 2015 by janets123

It is Christmas week and I’ll be glad when it’s over. I admit I like homemade fudge and I like eggnog but I detest this holiday. My house looks so spare at this time of year. I don’t put up … Continue reading →

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