To steal a moment
I run my fingers across your forearm Ever so lightly Your cool skin is mine Then you smile Your lips … Continue reading To steal a moment
Category: Parenting
California Afternoon, Vampire Guys (again), Parenting and Modern Life
Michinori waited for his teenage twins in the school parking lot. I waited with him. We also had loads of … Continue reading California Afternoon, Vampire Guys (again), Parenting and Modern Life
You’re not wearing that are you?
This morning I looked at my teens and wondered “what the Hell were they thinking?” I’ve prided myself in having … Continue reading You’re not wearing that are you?
A house full of teens – and all is well
March came in like a house cat, a bit of rain and noise and general annoyance but nice and comforting. … Continue reading A house full of teens – and all is well
It Was a Dark Stormy Night – Kids, Vampires and Thoughts On Life
If you’re a parent don’t assume anything about people without children. They aren’t like the Baroness in Chitty Chitty Bang … Continue reading It Was a Dark Stormy Night – Kids, Vampires and Thoughts On Life
Alone with my art (and other musings about being yourself)
In fine black ink lines and thin washes of color, I’m illustrating the classic Vampire tale Dracula. I tried to … Continue reading Alone with my art (and other musings about being yourself)
Cold Hands, Warm Hearts
My eldest brother Max (10 years my senior) had asked his best friend Teddy to escort me home from the … Continue reading Cold Hands, Warm Hearts
Musings on parenting, love and being alone with one’s self.
I find myself thinking more of my past as my children go into their futures. For almost 18 years I’ve … Continue reading Musings on parenting, love and being alone with one’s self.
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