It was picture perfect weather for Mothers’ Day. Dean and my mom exchanged playful banter and melodies as we ambled … More
Tag: loss
Take Me Dancing
Everything about her amazingly beautiful face seemed crooked. Her eyes. Her smile. Her ears. Even her head had a flat … More
Hope is Always Available!
“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
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
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