by debidrecksler | Feb 9, 2009 | Human Interest
Tonight, the hubby and I took a break from moving to have dinner at our new favorite hangout and as usual we met some really interesting people.First we shared some stimulating conversation with a retired couple about the economic situation in this country and then we...
by debidrecksler | Feb 7, 2009 | Human Interest
As a writer, my life is experienced multi dimensionally. I find stories without searching for them…They unfold in front of me.The other day, I watched as a young man in a worn uniform scooped a little girl up in his arms. The child was focused on a young woman...
by debidrecksler | Jan 23, 2009 | Human Interest
Last week my husband and I drove to Miami, Florida for a family celebration. The trip down there was smooth sailing and then we entered what I call The Combat Zone For Drivers.I was born and raised in the Miami area and I have no recollection of drivers being so...
by debidrecksler | Jan 12, 2009 | Human Interest
Today I was at the new townhouse trying to figure out how to work all the spanking new modern appliances.First, let me say that I am a college graduate. Sorry folks… All that education from the early 70’s didn’t help when it came to trying to figure...
by debidrecksler | Jan 10, 2009 | Human Interest
The other day we took a break from moving to have a late lunch at a buffet in our new neighborhood. Across from us sat a young girl brimming over with personality. It didn’t take long for us to engage in conversation. I soon found out that her name was Samantha,...
by debidrecksler | Jan 3, 2009 | Human Interest
When I think of movie stars, I think of larger than life, hugely successful people who live an almost fantasy existence. Sometimes I forget that they are not immune to the tragedies of life.Yesterday, John Travolta and Kelly Preston’s 16 year old son died. When...