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A Script of Grief: A Mother's Healing Begins

Jan 16, 2025

No matter how many dead people I've seen in murder mysteries in my lifetime, I wasn't prepared for the day I found my 40 year-old son dead from a massive heart attack. But...

The Macaroni and Cheese Party

Dec 26, 2024

"Hi Mom, whatcha doing?" Ada, my college-junior-daughter began. "At the beauty shop about to get my hair done, so I can't talk long right now. What's up?" " My coworkers...

Dashing Through the Door

Oct 14, 2024

Growing up in the 50's was somewhat like working for Door Dash A neighbor would call to borrow a cup of sugar Whichever kid was nearby Was assigned to deliver it. A...

Are You Missing the Beam?

Sep 12, 2024

[Image generated by DALL-E in ChatGPT 4o] At the end of a longitudinal study about the spread of happiness in a social network, a reader commented:"In another...

The Faux Pas That Gave Me Pause

Jul 16, 2024

Something was wrong. The congregation applauded, giving me a standing ovation. I returned to my seat next to the pastor’s wife on the pulpit, tingling with joy as I...