An essay by Mary Katherine (Kathy) Raines Sunshine sifting through the faded greens and reds in our yard inspired Stan and me to take off for the beach, a long overdue trip, to see soft pastels dappling the sand-tinged ocean during the early December “golden hour,” a joy to behold. After a snack at Subway, [...]

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An essay by Mary Katherine (Kathy) Raines Ah, Christmas gifts! One says, “She doesn’t know me at all! All these intimate chats we’ve had, and she thinks I want this?!” which was my reaction to my best friend’s giving me Nietzsche’s Beyond Good and Evil when my spirit was coughing and smothering from the dust [...]

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by John Goggin Yesterday, it was 60 F and she couldn’t get enough of it. I took down the Christmas lights. Of course, she had to check a dozen times to make sure that the kibble was still there. In and out, out and in, in, out, in, out. Banging on the screen door; yowling [...]

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