On March 7, 2020, I stowed my suitcase on the wood floor, close to the daybed. Sparkling diamonds of fading … More
Tag: faith
“That Voice” of Suicide
Training on bridges is a must for anyone desiring to run the Gate River Run. Athletes from all over the … More
Deal With It
I took a deep breath and stepped off the elevator onto the open-air observation platform of 30 Rockefeller Center. I … More
Losers Keepers
The columns of the porch bore the marks of aged, peeling paint and weathering. This century old Gothic Revival home … More
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
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 … More
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 … More
Twists, Turns, Trust
Infertility is a grief. At age 28 I was 4 years childless. An intriguing offer emerged. We had a personal … More
Money, Money, Money, Change, Change, Change
“Money, it’s a gas. Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash.” These were popular lyrics by Pink … More