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Two Men and a Handful of Pills

Posted on February 3, 2018February 4, 2018by Loren Elkin

Two Men and a Handful of Pills

Beeping machines and the smell of sterile hospital air. Two men shook hands, a little eye contact, one in his 80s and one 12 hours from death. Wayne looked down on Vern and asked how he felt. Vern did the hand waver, saying, “So, so.” Pause, “But I don’t like to complain.” He never did. […]

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The Young View Death in a Special Way

Posted on January 18, 2018January 29, 2018by Loren Elkin

The Young View Death in a Special Way

My cousin in Norway, in his 40s, said he broke the news to his 10 year old daughter that his mom, her grandmother, had just died. (He also has 2 sisters in their 40s.) Freya thought for awhile, went to her father and hugged him, saying: “Sorry, Dad. Now you and your sisters are all […]

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A Tribute to a Great Man

Posted on November 19, 2017November 19, 2017by Loren Elkin

A Tribute to a Great Man

The funeral/ memorial service for Duane Nygaard at the First English Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids, a joyful and a fond goodbye. The man was a true Christian, caring for others, especially those who were isolated and sick. My first contact with Duane He and I were friends for about 10 years though we didn’t […]

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About This Site

The posts on this site are meant to entertain and amuse. My writing includes a wide variety, sometimes serious, eerie, or silly. With few exceptions, I add a new post each day, thus the motto:  A Daily Dose of Writing. The posts would be little or nothing without the photographs and artwork that goes with them. Often the picture triggers the writing, and I have fun creating a new and unique post that originates from that image. Comments and questions are welcome. My hope is that you get in a habit of checking this site regularly.  Loren Elkin    [email protected]

 

ABOUT Loren Elkin

About Me
Loren Elkin enjoys writing, often combining ideas with photos and artwork. He lives in central Wisconsin. a retired teacher of history and government.
He enjoys reading and the power of words. Contact him at:  [email protected]
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Earlier Posts

  • Making Money in Early Amery

    Making Money in Early Amery

    April 6, 2017
  • Some People are Very Special: Updated

    Some People are Very Special: Updated

    November 8, 2017
  • End of the Dinosaurs

    End of the Dinosaurs

    April 2, 2017
  • The In-laws are Coming for the Weekend

    The In-laws are Coming for the Weekend

    March 30, 2018
  • A Bit of News from Amery

    A Bit of News from Amery

    May 1, 2017
  • Truly, a Sick Man

    Truly, a Sick Man

    April 28, 2017
  • Sleeping with Pigs

    Sleeping with Pigs

    April 15, 2017
  • Put a Candle in the Window

    Put a Candle in the Window

    April 21, 2017
  • Bits and Pieces of Wisdom and Humor 1

    Bits and Pieces of Wisdom and Humor 1

    June 12, 2017
  • Across the Ice on North Twin, Amery WI

    Across the Ice on North Twin, Amery WI

    September 20, 2017
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