Backstory Rich Follett has been writing poems and songs for more than forty years. His works have been featured in numerous online and print journals. You may well have heard him perform acoustic folk music at venues throughout the Shenandoah Valley. One of Rich’s CDs received the following review from Amazon.com: “Rich Follett’s melodies are […]
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White Orchids
Back Story We are surrounded with miracles. Many of them are taken for granted. Others capture our attention and we find ourselves mesmerized. That’s what happened here. White Orchids At the Farmers Market, I purchased a fresh cut spray of white orchids. Put them in the turquoise Fenton vase that has been gracing the dining […]
Living In Fear
Backstory During the pandemic cloud, we were constantly required to make decisions. Older folks in particular knew that exposure could be fatal. There was reason to be scared. How did they cope? Living In Fear Explaining how he creates fear in his movie audiences, Alfred Hitchcock once said, “There is no terror in the bang, […]
She Hurt My Feelings
Backstory A long-time friendship is precious. It can also be fragile – sometimes when least expected. What happens next can be game-changing. That was the case here. She Hurt My Feelings I don’t think she meant it that way, but what my friend said really hurt my feelings. There might have been an inkling of […]
Graduation Speech
Backstory She admitted to being nervous in advance. But when she got to the lectern, her voice rang strong with conviction and determination. Graduation Speech This speech was given by a delightful 8th grader at her graduation ceremony. It shows maturity and intellect beyond her years. I was so moved by it that I’d like […]
You’re Not the Boss of Me
Backstory You’ve heard it. “70 is the new 60.” Some days, you don’t feel like it, but most of the time, it’s true. We’re living longer at a better pace. Our future in retirement may include cruises, studies, valuable volunteer work, even starting a new business. And yet, aging occurs, each and every day. How […]