Mask of Light

When I rode in the car with my mom, I rode in the front seat next to her (one perk of being the only child of a single parent). I remember looking up at her face a lot. At night the reflection from the rear view mirror cast a reflection of light in a strip … Continue reading Mask of Light

What I Got

My friend was murdered on January 19, 2016. Jared was choked to death by his stepfather in their kitchen. His stepddad admits doing it but said it was self defense and that Jared was the aggressor. Now I'm not a detective  (though I like to play one when I watch TV ) but the fact … Continue reading What I Got

Body by Crazy

Paige and I went to Mexico over the holidays. I didn't have a bathing suit that fit so I decided I needed to buy a new one. And I did something I've never done before. I bought a bathing suit that I thought is cute. No other criteria. It didn't have to be slimming. It … Continue reading Body by Crazy

Turning the Page

Today is October 16th. I realized this today and the thought nearly knocked me down. October 16th means that Labor Day has come and gone. The anniversary of my stroke has passed. It tiptoed past me without a sound. And I didn't notice. Labor Day has held so much meaning to me by reminding me … Continue reading Turning the Page