As a writer, I often cannot control the voices in my head. They run Helter-Skelter from one thought to another. When one strives to write, you often find yourself more a spectator or passenger. Rare to have any control at…

Sunday brings us the annual Mother’s Day celebration, likely sponsored by Hallmark, or others, interested in the marketing value. I choose to remember my mother every day. Sometimes consciously, recalling the things she did or said.  Sometimes sub-consciously by acting…

I lost a friend of 50 years today. He has passed on. I met my friend when I was 7 years old and he has always been a part of my life since. But, in life, there comes a time when you…

Did you ever wonder at what point you will realize you’re dead, or if there even is such a realization. Some people see their imminent demise. Some are looking in the opposite direction. Some try everything to avoid the inevitable.…