Monthly Archives: October 2015

Monday night. A hole in a door. An inconsolable child. My son.  Broken. Irreparable. It would have to be replaced. Too much damage had been done. Chest tightening. Breath exiting. Hands trembling. He had stormed into his room, frustrated and … Continue reading →

My stomach was in knots. I hadn’t eaten all day, and most of the day before. I wasn’t sure I really wanted to do this. I walked up those steps anyway. It felt like far more than four stairs. It was … Continue reading →

“I feel like crying right now. How do I teach them…?” That was the question I posed to a friend this morning. Needless to say, it was a rough morning… There are things I teach and implement in my household, but … Continue reading →

Listening to Celtic music today.  Never a good idea. My dad was Irish. Or at least he claimed to be. Said he came from there. Spoke with just a hint of an Irish Brogue. No one ever knew when he … Continue reading →

This morning started off a little difficult. Between not having my daughter for her birthday, staying out way too late after a concert last night and hearing some sad news about a friend, I was in a rather foul mood. Coupled … Continue reading →