Articles written by Janet Kurtz

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Intergenerational Wisdom

Four extra people visiting added to the total of swimsuits and beach towels that would need room to dry on the short clothesline strung between ...
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Fairy Webs and Deadheads

A teacher who characterizes without knowledge beyond their own sphere, leaves students paralyzed, discouraged, maybe even stopping them forever.
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The Little Things

The motion light burned out just as I was pulling under the carport. Would I be able to get up there with a ladder, remove ...
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Momentitos

A crash of thunder set me straight up, in time to see the lightening fill my little cabin bedroom. That was close. What time is ...
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While it is Still Here

How can I possibly be sitting outside at 7:29 p.m. on a June evening and not be inhaling bugs? I get that we lack bugs ...
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Double your Pleasure, Double your Fun
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Double your Pleasure, Double your Fun

People of a certain age will be able to finish these phrases and likely be able to sing the jingle. This might bring a smile ...
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Sin Palabras

Silence or breaking silence? Deciding or not deciding? Showing up or not showing up? As a writer, I have difficulty sticking to word counts. A ...
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Mending Moments

The voices in my head have picked up the noises in the atmosphere. I have signed a barrage of petitions resulting in a deluge of ...
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Seeking Sisu

Sisu (Finnish) Noun: A special strength and determination to continue on in moments of adversity; having grit, bravery, and resilience: refusing to give up
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