Author Archives: Maureen Longo

The Ants Came Marching In

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Maureen Longo

We left the wild things to their own devices in Connecticut and returned to Florida August first. Road weary after the three day drive, we were keen to unpack and join our friends at Prezzo’s for Happy Hour. Unfortunately, Horror … Continue reading →

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Frick and Frack

Posted on August 9, 2025 by Maureen Longo

Two squirrels dropped by one early June morning. I spied the first one, sitting high atop the crown of the old, weeping mulberry tree. His tiny paws were a blur of motion, as he frantically plucked and stuffed berries into … Continue reading →

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Mr. Bill’s Night Out & A Pop Quiz!

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Maureen Longo

Mr. Bill is a musical man. He’s the clutch player on a Trivia Dream Team. Play a song and not only can he name that tune, he will tell you who wrote it, what group recorded it and when. You … Continue reading →

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Gone to the Dogs

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Maureen Longo

I love dogs. In my world, there is no such beast as an ugly dog. All dogs are beautiful and a good dog is God’s gift. To paraphrase Will Rogers, I’ve never met a dog I didn’t like- until I … Continue reading →

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Wolf Moon

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Maureen Longo

While some watch ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and some dance under the stars, Mr. Bill and I prefer dancing, by the light of the moon and when the wolf moon shines, we howl. That’s when the music of the Sierra … Continue reading →

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Soup’s On!

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Maureen Longo

Where were the snails? I eyed the soup nervously, hoping they would be easy to spot. Mr. Bill had already tucked into the fragrant bisque with abandon. I was surprised by Mr. Bill’s enthusiasm, when our friend Jill, served us … Continue reading →

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Not the Story

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Maureen Longo

Far better to have a story, than be the story. Had we just lived through a F-2 tornado? We had. The experience was surreal and over in seconds. The telling will take longer than the twister lasted. On that night, … Continue reading →

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Alligators Take Over

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Maureen Longo

It was that time of year in Florida, spring migration. No sooner had the snowbirds began departing, then in moved the reptiles on their scaly, little, tippy toes. Snowbirds start flapping their wings in March, preparing for their long trek … Continue reading →

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Splish, Splash, Slap!

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Maureen Longo

If you doubt the veracity of this account talk to Sharon, for she is our witness. There were four of us on that fateful afternoon, jogging across the shallow end of the pool, when a rogue gust of wind touched … Continue reading →

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Pervert or Protector?

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Maureen Longo

Have you ever had that creepy feeling, that you are being watched? However irrational it may seem, you know with absolute certainty, that something unseen sees you. Your sixth sense is warning you and cannot be ignored. Bathing outdoors is … Continue reading →

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