The columns of the porch bore the marks of aged, peeling paint and weathering. This century old Gothic Revival home…
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…
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…
Two Keys Amongst the Rubble
Relationships are intricate. They bend. They break. The breathe. They grow. They falter. It takes two individuals, both giving of…
I Don’t Live There
There is a grave site, with a marker and bench, near a large oak tree that belongs to my seven…
Turn of Perspective
Unaccustomed to the cold, extra layers are in order. You don the required exercise garb with the addition of bulky…
So Jealous
“I can’t do this alone.” Five words I had never heard from my resilient, life-long friend. I shifted gears, quickly…
I will Fight for You
“Will you?” “Yes.” “My longing is for my son. He is lost and I a need a leader for the…
Just Like You
The dark stillness of past midnight descended upon the entirety of the ranch style home. The quiet ticking of the…
The 3 Year Angelversary A Sister’s Perspective
Written by Kathryn Amodeo As the oldest sister in my family, I always thought my job was to love, care…