Category Archives: family and friends

NaPoWriMo 2026, Day 24

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Mary Beth Frezon

…are you waiting to get in, now?
I lifted the quilt and under she went
curling round until her nose pointed out… Continue reading →

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NaPoWriMo 2026, Day 12

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Mary Beth Frezon

As I got down my dinner plate
As I grabbed a jar of gherkins
I realized that my kitchen had
an overwhelming memory… Continue reading →

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September 11 – We Remember

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Mary Beth Frezon

There’s more that we could never imagine happening going on, and this year’s September 11 remembrances may seem to be fading in a world that seems more and more violent and dystopic. Yesterday an assassination of a political person seems to have equal numbers of fingers pointing at both sides. But violence is never the answer. We must remain committed to our belief that freedom can be held by many, even though they don’t always agree on everything. We can agree enough. And we can agree and disagree peacefully. Continue reading →

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I didn’t have a single *&^% left… until I did!

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Mary Beth Frezon

This is a totally off the wall suggestion but I give it based on my own experience. You know how we laugh with a friend or groups that we’re “just outta fucks to give”? Continue reading →

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November 5, 2024

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Mary Beth Frezon

I just went out to check for mail and to empty my coffee grounds into the garden. Beautiful sunny day, almost seventy degrees. Heading out in a bit to pick up Mom and spend the rest of the day together. … Continue reading →

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