We all know someone with cancer as it runs like wild horses through our towns, our churches, our families, our selves. Our children sicken and die of the flu of all the blasted things. And cars wreck [Read more...]
As I drape their garlands, and trim their trees with all sorts of baubles and sparkles and ribbons and shine, I turn my phone soft to soothing Jazz Christmas tunes and hum along. “It’s that time of [Read more...]
When I saw the barrel, I had to look closer to make sure I read it right. At first I thought it was a joke. Then I noticed an area where the words were worn away, as if the chains had actually [Read more...]
Voices hum, Laughter splatters, But not for us. We sit quietly, just me and Mom Alone in the buzzing family room, Waiting. For that nurse to call us, for that one last kiss before [Read more...]