This Mistake

This one was all his and he knew it

Medium: The Good, The Bad & the Ugly…

After two years writing on Medium I’ve discovered its strengths and shortcomings. At least…

Let Me Speak

The right to express emotionally

My health is my business

In the spring of 1966, my mother was pregnant with my younger sister. The pregnancy had been unexpected. My mom had…

Want Me to Clap or Read?

Here’s what never works: Asking me to clap or read. Stop it.

Settling on What’s Acceptable

Relationships are tough. Both parties need to be present and working on the relationship all the time. Why…

Metro North Gothic — Overslept

oh the places you’ll go

We are not Saints

Will we never learn?

Did you know?

For my son

I’ve cried happy tears for you
So many times, my son
I’ve been proud of you 
So many…

Wordless Writer

What if a writer has no words? Writing for me has been both a struggle and a blessing. Writing is a way to express myself and let…