I had a dream. And not in the Martin Luther King way. This dream in no way will or has affected anyone but me. It’s not life altering and altruistic … Continue reading The Grand Finale?
Category: gratitude
History Always Repeats Itself
That’s what they say, isn’t it? The illustrious “they” to whom I’m always referring but actually have no clue who “they” are. I think it’s maybe just the majority of … Continue reading History Always Repeats Itself
Your Mom
Disclaimer: Maybe I’ve already told this story but I’m old, I can’t remember and I don’t feel like looking back to either confirm or deny. And it’s a story that … Continue reading Your Mom
Empty Nest Ish
“How are you?” In the words of my father, every time you ask him anything, that’s a loaded question. And it’s one that I keep getting, as we all do. … Continue reading Empty Nest Ish
Birth Mother
You know that old saying “that which doesn’t kill us only makes us stronger?” Super cliche. Super makes you want to roll your eyes when you hear it? Supper annoying? … Continue reading Birth Mother
The Wonderfully Weird Mr. Tolt
I remember this night, 9 years ago tonight, like it was yesterday. Jack was 4 years old, in Start Smart Football, which is really just herding cats, but all the … Continue reading The Wonderfully Weird Mr. Tolt
Free Circus
Disclaimer: This is long as fuck. But mildly entertaining. And a little depressing. Have fun. Today is my anniversary (thank you, Mom, for reminding me of the exact date). Would … Continue reading Free Circus
Yesterday Was Lovely, Thanks for Asking
I am fine. Better than fine. I was not sad yesterday. Firstly, because I think Valentine’s Day is stupid. I do not think celebrating love is stupid, for the record, … Continue reading Yesterday Was Lovely, Thanks for Asking
Mama
My parent’s road was not an easy one. They married at 18 years young and had their first child in the same year, a bouncing baby boy who turned out … Continue reading Mama
Well, It’s April 12th
Dear Jonesie: I know I’m not supposed to be writing to you anymore what with you not actually being here (because you’re dead and stuff) and I said that I … Continue reading Well, It’s April 12th
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