Pick and Poll

I was talking to my son Garrett today. He is off at college. Big sigh. Anyway, always the flirt, he … Continue reading Pick and Poll

Rejection and Choices

I imagine myself on a beach, then feel the tug of my heart and soul because I’m not there. I … Continue reading Rejection and Choices

Pleasant Van Dusen. For no reason at all I was thinking about a part of my life that I … Continue reading It was just a thing

My kids love to laugh about my driving, or at least the many times we’ve taken the scenic route due … Continue reading Alternate Routes

Spring is the time of year for new beginnings or Fall when school starts or even January 1st… … Continue reading Ghosts and new beginnings

I’ve often written about regrets and mistakes. We learn from those experiences and in turn teach our children so they … Continue reading It isn’t a good thing or a bad thing. It is just a thing.

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?

Accidental Meetings “You must come now,” said a whispery voice on the phone. “What is it?” I asked afraid to … Continue reading Accidental Meetings