Living on a Screen

Tee’s Review:   It amazes me every day, the energy we spend attempting to replace the all-important human need for close physical contact with others during this plague. I had a strange vision, a nightmare, that there was a hole in my stomach into which I could insert a portable external…

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Rhetorical Research

Carol H’s Review: While researching “internet rabbit hole GPS device” I came to a site stating simply: “You have reached the end of the Internet. Turn around and go back.”  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When I started Living with Ethel, with the intent to share my writing, I vowed I would apply the…

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Dungeons and Fashions

Chelsea’s Review: A good example of a 2020 nightmare is having to go down into a creepy basement in order to find a way to survive. #################################### As I looked down toward my fanny pack, rummaging around to find some cash to pay for my 99¢ bananas, my mask slipped…

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Buttons and Goats

Robert’s Review:  While filled with great suggestions for the adventurous shopper (I think the T-Rex would look great as yard art in our front yard), it also just reminds me that I need to start thinking about shopping for Christmas myself. Around December 2 of just about every year, I…

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The E Words

Michelle’s Review:  An enlightening and empowering read that leaves one with a feeling that there is always something we can focus on no matter how things feel right now. &&&&&&&& The days blend together.  I try to keep track of what I want to do each day, but some chores…

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What’s the Capital of Andalusia?

(And Other Almost Conversations) Maurice’s Review:  Many years of marriage multiplied by many months staying home together equals not many words needed to complete a conversation. Huh? OK, whatever you want for take-out tonight is fine with me. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ My husband and I have been hanging around our little cottage together…

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Around the Gender Bend

Gina’s Review: This is such an important topic today! Thanks for these insights to remind us to accept, and love, people as they are. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< A person of indeterminate gender boarded the bus one afternoon as I was quasi-dozing through my ride home.  The presence of this person caused a…

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Summertime

Tamsen’s Review:  Summer 2020 may forever be remembered as a hot, boring, fear-fest, but now I’m inspired to learn more about this Myra book that Cheryl’s mom forbade… so, there’s that! “““““““““““““““““““““““““““` Summertime, and the living is …boring.  The temperature is creeping upward, the humidity is bearing down on us. …

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You Dirty Rat

Robert’s review: A warm and fuzzy story best enjoyed with a bit of cheese! <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>>>>>>>>< Not many people would decide to write a story about their relationships with rodents.  My fate to share my life with these nasty little creatures, who make their life’s journey lurking within walls, basements, attics…

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Death and Laughter

Gina’s Review:  This week’s blog covers a difficult subject as everyone has felt the pain of losing a loved one.  But here we are reminded of the real treasures in life!  As Guest Editor, I thank you for the courage to tell these stories, and for the smile you shared…

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