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About jannray

retired children's librarian for public library (2nd career); retired elementary teacher (1st career). I like to "dabble" in watercolor, acrylic painting, stained glass, glass mosaic, pottery, sketching, sewing, woodworking, writing (of course), and yes, I do read as well.

One Ringy Dinghy

                            Oh what the heck, everyone googles themselves at some time or another, don’t they?  So why shouldn’t I call myself?  Would it mess up my cell phone? … Continue reading

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Some of the Trials That Old Age Will Bring

(This is the piece I have written for the Stroll Magazine. To be read or sung to the cadence or tune of Favorite Things) Arthritis, knee, hip, and shoulder replacement, Of these aging issues, do not be complacent. Hammer toes, … Continue reading

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Raider of the Tabernacle

They’re all asleep – finally!  He even gave them an extra 30 minutes before moving stealthily into their bedrooms.  He boldly stood next to each family member’s bed, gazing down at each sleeping figure like some hovering, sinister evil; watching … Continue reading

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“Man’s schemes are inferior to those made by heaven.” Chinese Proverb

     The Kung Pow Kitchen Chinese take-out had the best egg fu yung in the state.  Brenda brought her first order from this establishment home on a Friday evening at the end of her first week on the job.  … Continue reading

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Regret

     It sure didn’t seem like 50 years, but it was; it really really was that long since high school graduation. Lillian couldn’t believe that she was actually toying with the idea of attending the reunion.  After all, Henry … Continue reading

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