Bad News, Good News
Friday was my Bad News, Good News day. Nothing was neutral; it was all bad and good simultaneously. Started the day by watching the Today...
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marciaberghaskellw
- Aug 22, 2021
- 2 min
Busy Mind
I’m sitting at my computer sending an email to a friend. The new Walela CD is playing; it is snowing lightly outside my window. My mind...
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marciaberghaskellw
- Aug 22, 2021
- 6 min
Old no more
“Mrs. Warren, the doctor won’t see you until you tell me what’s wrong. Come on now, just tell me why you need to see him.” Betty realizes...
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marciaberghaskellw
- Aug 22, 2021
- 2 min
My Nature Walk
Finally, the day has come when I can resume my walks. After what feels like years, I walk along the Charles River, I wish that you could...
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marciaberghaskellw
- Aug 22, 2021
- 3 min
To my eight gardens
I miss each of the eight of you, and the flowers and shrubs, you contain. When I decided to sell my house, it never occurred to me that...
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marciaberghaskellw
- Aug 22, 2021
- 32 min
Miscue
Steve speeds down the road in his rental car. His fingers tap the steering wheel in time to the country music on the radio. He laughs,...
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marciaberghaskellw
- Aug 22, 2021
- 5 min
The Day the World Changed
The scream in his ear woke him. Groggily, he tried to focus. “Wha … What’s goin on?” The screaming continues and he finally realizes it...
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marciaberghaskellw
- Aug 22, 2021
- 5 min
How Karen Dealt with Her Hornets
When Karen moved into her house, it was early fall. It was the first house she had ever owned. She had grown up in a city apartment in...
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marciaberghaskellw
- Aug 22, 2021
- 2 min
The Chipmunks
The chipmunks weren’t evident the first few years I lived in my house. There were mice, squirrels, lots of rabbits, a deer or two,...
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marciaberghaskellw
- Aug 22, 2021
- 5 min
Adventure Bound
“Free at last.” Joyce sings out as she breezes into her almost empty apartment. She sails her purse and shoes across the room and spins...
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marciaberghaskellw
- Aug 22, 2021
- 2 min
The Museum
As I race through my museum, I get panicky and can’t catch my breath. Once again I’m late. Finally I see the door to the performance room...
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marciaberghaskellw
- Aug 22, 2021
- 4 min
A Cardinal's Tale
I was sitting quietly, one afternoon. As I enjoyed the warmth of the sun, a brilliantly red cardinal flew onto the branch above my...
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marciaberghaskellw
- Aug 21, 2021
- 7 min
My Vision Quest
“Today you must start your vision quest,” Broken Pipe, my teacher, said quietly into my ear. “Today” I repeat in a quivery voice, panic...
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