Ronny Michel, Author at L'Observateur - Page 5 of 16

Opinion

‘Lolli, we have lights!’

“Lolli, we have lights!” my granddaughter Adeline announced as she ran into my bedroom. The power had been out for a few hours, then at ... Read more

by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, December 7, 2022 2:56 am

Opinion

A vessel for honorable use

  Before closing the dishwasher, I added an unfamiliar plastic glass. (I call anything I drink from a glass even if it’s made from plastic. ... Read more

by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, November 30, 2022 12:00 am

Opinion

Ice cream for dolls & the mystery of the lost keys

I couldn’t find my car keys. With no time for the extensive search, I grabbed the extra set and left. When I returned home, the ... Read more

by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, November 23, 2022 2:28 am

Opinion

I’m ‘party line’ years old

  How old am I? If you measured my age according to telephone history, I’m ‘party line’ years old. It’s not as much fun as ... Read more

by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, November 16, 2022 1:52 am

Opinion

Michel: ‘After Thanksgiving’ vs. ‘Christmas Now’

My sister Ann arrived early to a family event bearing sweet gifts – Christmas nougats – three bags. Two of the bags were peppermint and ... Read more

by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, November 9, 2022 8:35 am

Opinion

Michel: One day we’ll see her dancing again

Last week I almost made it through the fourth anniversary of my sister Kay’s death without tears. Then I read so many kind words from ... Read more

by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, November 2, 2022 2:17 am

Opinion

The King and I

“The King and I.” Any reference to that play brings me back to the summer Mr. Jack Snowdy brought it to life on the stage ... Read more

by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 12:00 am

Opinion

An eternity of gratitude isn’t enough

  I’ve been reading my 20-year-old journals. My daughter Elise was 10 years old with persistent stomachaches. August 13, 2002: East Jefferson Hospital. Elise is ... Read more

by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, October 19, 2022 12:08 am

Opinion

Finding reasons to celebrate

I attended my son-in-law Tim’s retirement party last weekend. If you’re surprised, you should have seen the look on Tim’s face when he returned home ... Read more

by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, October 12, 2022 12:00 am

Opinion

Absolutely need’ is subjective

  When I moved into my current home five years ago, I said I’d become a minimalist. The desire to adapt this simple, clutter-free way ... Read more

by Ronny Michel, Wednesday, October 5, 2022 8:35 am

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