Writing is Therapy
On January 21st, 2018, my oldest stepson Nathan died suddenly, and unexpectedly. He was 22. My writings went silent that day. It seems like when I lose someone I love there are so many aspects of my life that just sort of stop. It’s been no different with Nathan. It has been especially difficult for … Read more
It’s been 5 years since I last saw my daughter. And 4 since I saw my son. I believe it has been almost 10 years since we all stood in the same place at the same time. So it was definitely time to get together. So we planned an adventure to Medford, Oregon. Unfortunately my … Read more
There have been times during my journey when life’s circumstances indicate things just aren’t working. The boss says business is down so wages must decrease. My kids struggle with health issues. Coincidentally I walk into a dark night of the soul in theological terms. Them my cardiologist tells me what I’m doing isn’t working so … Read more
“God, grant me the Senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, the good fortune to run into the ones I do, and the eyesight to tell the difference.” -Unknown Clearly (pun intended) vision is very important as we get old. My old glasses are 5 1/2 years old. I’ve had my eyes tested … Read more
Merry Christmas, It comes after fall. Ghosts of Christmas past, Ghosts both short & tall. New memories and good old memories sure; But years piled on pain, For which there is no cure. Every year I try With everything I have To diagnose the pain And stay away from sad. The ones I love the … Read more
Airport security has gone from awkward to ridiculous. Back scatter x-rays and intimate pat-downs. And then trying to get everything back together like it was when you arrived at the airport. We lost more than the World Trade buildings on 9/11. We lost our pride and dignity. But the adventure has just began. Onto a … Read more