Suprise Me

I lost my father, suddenly, more than 27 years ago. I miss him every day; his gentle spirit and home-spun wisdom.  At the time of his death I had a 4 year old and an 8 month old child. I realized there was so much I wanted to ask him, to know about him. He… Read More

I've heard that with a true friend, absence means little. Read More

I remember our 8th grade history teacher telling us back then that every generation had to have its war and while there was nothing solid on the horizon for us, he was confident that we’d get our chance. Read More

"What outfit do you cook for?" Read More

We were looking for somewhere to buy a boom box to play CD music for our elopement ceremony in Niagara Falls, and someone suggested Canadian Tire.  Incredulous, we had to ask why an automotive service center would have such a thing and were met with an amused look and explanation that the store carried much… Read More

I smelled the rubbery stink of an overheated engine. Read More

I love Thanksgiving and taking time to feel grateful for the blessings in my life. Read More

Both my partner and I often express our desires to return home. Each has a different version of home, having been born in widely separate locations, economic stability, and cultural surroundings. My wife is from Manhattan. She was born in Greenwich Village and, when her family moved to a larger apartment uptown, she continued going… Read More

"Can I help?" a woman's voice asked from behind me. A young woman had appeared with a shovel. Read More

A self-prescribed book helped complete my recovery from self-anger, along with the help of a very good psychotherapist. Read More