Vince AllioThe Forgiveness MythIt’s the middle of January and my sixth night of staying at my ex’s apartment. But it’s not that kind of story. Yang is not there. Aidan…Feb 4, 2020Feb 4, 2020
Vince Alliocoronavirus staycationIt’s Tuesday, January 28 and the no nicknamed coronavirus has reduced our Chinese New Year holiday to a staycation. It started out simple…Jan 28, 2020Jan 28, 2020
Vince AllioChristmas 2019It’s Christmas 2019. Late afternoon with an early supper ready to be served. But first it is time for the gift openings. Yang, since we…Jan 2, 2020Jan 2, 2020
Vince AllioMorningsIt’s 6:30am and I’m sipping instant coffee starting my morning routine. No, not a gratitude list although I’m sure that would be more…Dec 1, 2019Dec 1, 2019
Vince AllioEmotionsA letter to my children with some advice about emotions. Mostly, I don’t believe in direct advice since it’s like nostalgia and our…Nov 23, 2019Nov 23, 2019
Vince AllioOn my way to the marketIt is a fall evening and I’m biking to meet my friend Steve and then we are going to meet Tyler at a French grocery store that has a few…Nov 10, 2019Nov 10, 2019
Vince AllioGrateful TripWe’ve arrived on Alcatraz and are walking up the grade to the prison where we will start our tour. A couple, maybe in their late 50s are…Oct 9, 2019Oct 9, 2019
Vince AllioDay TripPrologue: My phone rings. It’s 2am. It’s Yang. She’s distraught. “I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.” she weeps. It has been seven years, so I’ll…Oct 3, 2019Oct 3, 2019
Vince AllioVoices in your headThey say that the voice in the back of your head is that of your parents. That the way the speak to you, the way you understood their…Jul 28, 2019Jul 28, 2019
Vince AllioBike for a BurgerIt’s 3pm on a Thursday. I’m at work. I’m bored. The kids are on summer schedule meaning they will stay with me on the weekends. Which I…Jul 18, 2019Jul 18, 2019