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TV shows of my youth by
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The three TV shows that were an important part of my childhood, all of whose theme songs I can still easily sing from memory.
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The Taxman Cometh by
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Prompted By Taxes

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From my father, I inherited the importance of honesty and fairness regarding taxes.
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Saying Kaddish by
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Prompted By Faith

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The words roll off my tongue despite years of disuse, their rhythm like music, like chant; like Ginsberg, like Dylan.
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How My Mother Taught Me to Drive by
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Prompted By Learning to Drive

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I had my first accident before I even had a driver’s license. Armed with my learner’s permit, I cautiously drove a few blocks to the A&P with my mother. When, we arrived, she pointed to a spot and told me to pull in there. I did, but I also bumped into the car in the…
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Just Follow the Bouncing Ball by
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And yet....
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Born to be Wild (in the snow) by
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Prompted By Something Wild

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This story was originally written for the prompt "Something Wild."
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Whispers of the Valley Breeze by (2 Stories)

Prompted By Dawn

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As dawn approaches, the silent night sky fades away, Fresh and gentle like petals caressed by a breeze. Women are waking from their dreams, With determination and confidence to face the new day. Like cherry blossoms blooming in Japan, Women’s power is also revealed here. They symbolize the courage and beauty of life, And in…
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Corvette by
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Prompted By Perfection

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When I worked for ASI in Chicago in 1978, Indiana was my territory. General Motors was a national account, controlled by an account manager who had the relationship with the corporate office in Detroit, but I had several satellite accounts including Delco in Kokomo, an hour north of Indianapolis. My contact person was a mid-level…
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One I Got Over by
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Prompted By Superstition

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Jesus
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Photographs and Memories by
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Prompted By Photo Booths

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Photo booths were great in the days when we didn't have cameras - black and white photo strips preserved our memories.
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