Memoirist Idol

All I wanted to do was cry, die, go home, and disappear.

I traded my free lunch ticket for a bag lunch — that was a no-no!

Right after these messages….

And…announcing our three wildcard finalists

Undercover police without a search warrant cause trauma and find zero evidence

Or, how to be useless at being sneaky

Overcoming the sting of prejudice with the balm of friendship

My grandparents’ small garden was a part of something bigger than itself

How a single story turned the ceremony around.

The Friendship That Lasted a Lifetime — Laughter brought us and kept us together

Coming of age in the 70s

We often don’t have words to describe the end of a friendship

Why I Cried At My Parent's Wedding

“Good morning, Ian.” I waited as he looked up from his cement square on the sidewalk, back against the brick building, knees to his chest…

What is left behind when dementia moves in?

Our cats are a drain on our finances, but I love them anyway.

Except perhaps for Evil Queens.

For many children, buying ice cream from a truck in summertime is synonymous with happiness.

For love and music

I’ve been told that I started talking really early, and before that started gabbing earlier still. Apparently, people were surprised when I…

It’s a funny experience, being put under. You’re not supposed to know what’s happening, it’s supposed to be for your benefit. It removes…

The summer of blackberries and fun-sized Boost bars

Beware of small lobster pincer hands while on holiday

And don’t ask for a shave

From despair to overwhelming joy

Working step nine in Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous