A Year Like That (2000-2001)

At the age of 18, I thought surviving boot camp as a member of the U.S. Navy would be the … More

Carly Joy, When I Think of You

Five months before Carly was born, we were fully aware of just how fragile life could be. She was placed … More

Relationships are intricate. They bend. They break. The breathe. They grow. They falter. It takes two individuals, both giving of … More

There is a grave site, with a marker and bench, near a large oak tree that belongs to my seven … More

Unaccustomed to the cold, extra layers are in order. You don the required exercise garb with the addition of bulky … More

“I can’t do this alone.” Five words I had never heard from my resilient, life-long friend. I shifted gears, quickly … More

“Will you?” “Yes.” “My longing is for my son. He is lost and I a need a leader for the … More

The dark stillness of past midnight descended upon the entirety of the ranch style home. The quiet ticking of the … More

Written by Kathryn Amodeo As the oldest sister in my family, I always thought my job was to love, care … More

I had the greatest time in New York City at the end of September! I lived 33 miles from the … More