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Abbie Watters

Abbie Watters

Julie

Julie waded out of the surf and froze as she saw her brother in his wheelchair with the camera.

Apr 15, 2020

Apr 15, 2020

Abbie Watters

Papa

If Papa were an overcoat, he would be utilitarian. No hounds-tooth lining for him. He would be waterproof, windproof, warm, and useful.

Apr 8, 2020

Apr 8, 2020

Abbie Watters

Point of view

YOU WERE THE CUTEST BABY

Mar 5, 2020

Mar 5, 2020

Abbie Watters

I Fought Technology and Won (for Now)

Microsoft, in its great wisdom, pushed an update in the middle of night last week. The only clue that I had about it was a “reminder” to…

Feb 20, 2020

I Fought Technology and Won (for Now)

Feb 20, 2020

Abbie Watters

Lonesome train whistle promises family reunion.

The train reaches the tunnel and the engineer blows the toot-toot-toooooot. It’s a warning! Look out! I’m coming!

Feb 7, 2020

Lonesome train whistle promises family reunion.

Feb 7, 2020

Abbie Watters

Rules

Fighting against the rules can be a lifelong occupation.

Feb 3, 2020

Rules

Feb 3, 2020

Abbie Watters

The Blue Umbrella

I wondered what the weather would be like today.

Feb 3, 2020

The Blue Umbrella

Feb 3, 2020

Abbie Watters

“I’m tired of being around unhappy people”

Somebody posted that on Facebook today. I understand, believe me. Unhappy people make me sad, and unhappy, too.

Dec 11, 2017

“I’m tired of being around unhappy people”

Dec 11, 2017

Abbie Watters

Way of Life

Nurturing joy, hope, and love in a world of despair, exhaustion, and fear

Sep 3, 2017

Sep 3, 2017

Abbie Watters

Nevertheless, it’s still summer

In the waning days of August, there’s a slight change in the weather. There’s a hint of autumn in the breeze, brushing my cheeks as I walk…

Aug 29, 2017

Aug 29, 2017

Abbie Watters

Abbie Watters

I’m a 70-something progressive who missed the activism of the ’60s. I’m trying to make up for it now. I also occasionally wallow in nostalgia and memoirs.

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