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My Last Car
Dorothy Ross, whose writing has appeared on True Stories Well Told before, sent me this story to accompany her recent essay, “My First Car.” In 1987 my husband found a new-used Mercedes diesel station wagon for sale and convinced me that … Continue reading
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My First Car
Dorothy Ross, whose writing has appeared on True Stories Well Told before, sent me this story after reading about my first car, The Pinto. By Dorothy Ross When I was a teenager, I didn’t need a car. I rode buses … Continue reading
A Language Problem
By Dorothy Ross In 1961, many young people were clamoring to join President Kennedy’s newly established Peace Corps. Not I. I took a job as an intern at a stock brokerage on Montgomery Street in the heart of San Francisco’s … Continue reading
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A Happy Hair Story
by Dorothy Ross. (a response to the prompt, When were you happiest with your hair?) Was I ever happy with my hair? Certainly not when I lived in New York. Manhattan’s humid weather reduced my wavy locks to a nest of … Continue reading
Wednesdays
By Mona Jean Harley Wednesday, March 17, 2021. I am feeling such nostalgia and wonder today as I reflect on the significance of Wednesday connections today and throughout the years. I’m working from home today, the one day per week … Continue reading
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Earl
By Carolyn May It was 3 AM. I noticed the light next door. Earl must hear nature’s call the same time I do, I thought. It wasn’t unusual for the 89 year old to be up during the night—his light … Continue reading
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