Monthly Archives: February 2023
I’m Here
People have said, “Don’t cry,” to other people for years and years, and all it has ever meant is “I’m too uncomfortable when you show your feelings. Don’t cry.” I’d rather have them say:“Go ahead and cry. I’m here to … Continue reading
Messy Love
When our three kids were growing up they each had a dog. Three kids and three dogs. The house was full to capacity with arms and legs and paws and tails. We were walking over toys and clothes and snacks … Continue reading
Feeling Love
Some have said that love is not a feeling. I disagree. I have a warm, glowing sensation in my chest when I sit and cuddle with or hold hands with my beloved. Or when I pet my cat. Or when … Continue reading
Coupons
I grew up eating Corn Flakes, outdated bread, and lots of soup made from those things in the refrigerator that were found in those forgotten containers in the back corners on the shelves. If, when the fuzzy tops were scraped … Continue reading
Love?
I was 31 years old and a friend of mine at work asked me if he could read my palm. He was from Vietnam and he told me that his grandmother taught him how to read palms. I most definitely … Continue reading
Bear In There
Bear in There There’s a Polar Bear In our Frigidaire– He likes it ’cause it’s cold in there. With his seat in the meat And his face in the fish And his big hairy paws In the buttery dish, He’s … Continue reading