This summer has taken me to five cities. Cincinnati Columbus Tulsa St. Louis Louisville I have navigated through at least a part of each of them. Driving down roads and freeways. Up to this point in my life, I haven’t been the designated driver, so to speak. But divorce means nearly everything changes, travel … More roads
I have, in the last months, gone through the most difficult time of my life. Through this time, I’ve come to realize I need [3am people]. These are folks one can call in the middle of the night, and they will listen and offer help. These are the people who can sincerely quote the words … More my sister’s birthday
I’ve come to realize there is a next day. When you’re in a struggle, it can seem that you’re barely surviving today. It is nearly impossible to comprehend that there is anything beyond nightfall. That the sun actually comes up the next morning is a surprise. At the very best, it’s day to day. One … More the next day
My daughter and I cherish our Thursday nights and Saturday mornings at Fitness Boxing. Our local YMCA offers a class, taught by a cool middle aged guy named James. We’ve developed a fondness for James. Perhaps partly because of our own personal James [my son/her brother]. Alas, James the boxing instructor could not teach our … More alright to be sad
Upon a Sunny Day 