March 2020

On March 7, 2020, I stowed my suitcase on the wood floor, close to the daybed. Sparkling diamonds of fading … More

“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

The columns of the porch bore the marks of aged, peeling paint and weathering. This century old Gothic Revival home … More

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

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

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

The phrase, “Go to hell” is considered an obscenity, an entirely unacceptable utterance. But what if the voice asking you … More

People are fickle. They change. They don’t change. They treat you like royalty. They treat you like trash. Their freewill … More