Do You Need Time? (by Beebop) “Time doesn’t owe me another minute. It’s already given me memories that will outlive … More
Tag: writing
I don’t know these things because I’m smart. It’s because I’m old.
What Will My Life Be Like in Three Years? When you reach a certain age, you stop predicting the future … More
National Make-A-Mends Day
When I saw today’s prompt asking to invent a holiday, the answer came to me instantly. I’d call it National … More
The Daily Game of Whack-a-Mole
(by Beebop) Some days I honestly believe God wakes up, looks down, and says, “ YEAH, Let’s see how many … More
Just When I Thought the Prompts Couldn’t Get Any Worse
Just when I thought the daily prompt couldn’t get any more uninspiring, I read today’s: “What are your favorite websites?” … More
Shrinking Beaches of My Youth
I’ve walked Ocean City’s boardwalk since the 1970s, and over the years I’ve noticed the beaches slowly shrinking. Hurricane Erin … More
When Waze Turns Your Neighborhood Into a Shortcut
I used to enjoy sitting on my porch in the evening, watching kids ride their bikes and neighbors walk their … More
I Wouldn’t Relive a Year
— The Best Is Yet to Come , “If you could relive one year of your life, which would it … More
10 Things Everyone Should Know
by Beebop “The older I get, the more I realize the best lessons aren’t found in books or classrooms—they’re written … More
Could I Do It Again If I Had to Start Over Today in the U.S.?
I sometimes ask myself a hard question: if I had to start all over again today in America—same drive, same … More
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.”
When I watch my seven grandkids, I realize something simple but profound — they already know the secret that so … More
True story of my YUTE. The River That Whispers Back
In 1970 I was thirteen, I was hungry for adventure — the kind that felt like freedom, danger, and discovery … More