In my family, we light candles. Often a rite, sometimes a figurative nod. In either case, what results is something far greater than light. “I will light a candle for you,” we say. But with those words, we really mean,… Read More ›
loss
My Mom’s Cappuccino
It was today, one year ago, that we lost Mom. Her spirit was dragged out from beneath our watchful eye, well before any of us were even prepared to let her go. We fought it on so many levels. She… Read More ›
Meaning to Write
I’ve just become a better writer. I didn’t attend a writing conference, finish a book of prompts, or get a piece published. In fact, strictly speaking, I didn’t do anything. Life happened. As a result of this particular occasion, words,… Read More ›
The Switches
She giggled under the weight of the comforter. It was a nice reminder that we’d be okay. We’d learn to accept the changes we couldn’t control, cope with the losses our family endured, and celebrate the gains that would make us… Read More ›
The Field Across the Street
We simply called it the field. It was the vacant plot across from our house, just off Alta Mira. We’d say, Hey we’re going to the field. She’d tell us, Watch for cars. In the field, our curiosity fueled imaginations… Read More ›
In Memory of My Sister (Two Years)
The world’s greatest poet couldn’t tell you what the last two years meant to me. The best photographer couldn’t paint a picture to show you how that time lived through me. Even I, the person with the view and ear… Read More ›
In Memory of My Sister
This post is a little bit on the heavy side. It isn’t for everyone, in reality in some respects it may be just for me. Why share something so personal? Well, for selfish reasons. It brings me closer to her…. Read More ›
eternal Domnation 