Tag Archives: life
I Was Thinking
“I was thinking about my mother the other day,” Lori said. Rick looked up, rattled his newspaper and stared at her. “Yes,” he intoned. “Well, you know that it’s getting harder and harder for her to get up and down … Continue reading
Facebook and Me
Facebook conjures up a lot of images in many people’s minds¾everything from a place where unsuspecting young people sabotage their careers by posting pictures of a big night partying or a vehicle for cyber bulling , or where those who … Continue reading
The Rest of the Story–Sophie
I hurry into the pantry. My heart is beating so fast that I can barely breathe. Twenty years of being careful , of working menial jobs, and watching my back screwed up in a minute. Was that really Lee? There’s … Continue reading
Roller Coaster Ride
I feel like my emotions have been on an out-of-control roller coaster ride this week. My week started with a celebration—my brother Brian was ordained as a Methodist Elder. This is a major milestone in his life—it seals his commitment … Continue reading
Longing
Longing feels like loss, but is hopeful for restitution…for rebirth… for renewal. Loss leaves a void, one that seems to beg to be filled, but how? How do you bridge the void? New ideas, new friends, reinventing … Continue reading
Insomnia
Insomnia—a dreaded word. And a dreaded condition. It conjures up images of tired people barely getting through the day in zombie-like trances. I have insomnia. Sometimes it’s not so bad and I sleep more or less regularly. I go to … Continue reading
Young Again
The car races along the patent leather- like streets as the mellow Jazz tunes waft from the radio. I hug the door, staring straight ahead. Earlier I had been shocked to hear a Beatles tune played as part of the … Continue reading