It’s Sunday and I’m worn out and sore from days of hiking. All I want to do is curl up and sleep, but that’s not an option. I have daughter duty and the little one wants to go to the town pool. It’s our thing – something we’ve been doing … Read the rest

I remember the day I was fired.  I remember the moment I got the news and mentally scrolling through an index of things I’d be facing in the next 10 – 15 minutes. Items I needed to check off before leaving for the last time. I knew I’d never access … Read the rest

It’s February and I’m sitting on the white couch in my therapist’s Hyde Park office.  “So? How are you today?”

“Been better.” Understatement.

Actually, Valentine’s Day is making a nuts. I try to ignore it or pass it off as a fake holiday, but society embraces it.  Thus, my youngest … Read the rest

New routines in my life.  New challenges.  New rewards.

Living in a suburb of Boston has its drawbacks.  It’s expensive for one.  Some of the towns are just plain ugly and the congestion can be taxing – not to mention the materialism.  But for every negative, there are many more … Read the rest

It was then that the fox appeared. “Good morning” said the fox.

“Good morning” the little prince responded politely although when he turned around he saw nothing.

“I’m right here” the voice said, “under the apple tree.”

“Who are you?” asked the little prince, and added, “You’re very pretty to … Read the rest

It’s very early Sunday morning when my phone rings.  Getting calls at odd hours – late at night or early in the morning – makes me nervous. Will it be my mom calling in a panic because something has happened at home?

I glance at the ID. “Dean.” Relief… just … Read the rest

Tuesday night is library night.

Afterwards the two of us visit the community garden and wander down the narrow lanes between plots – micro farms bursting with growing things. Like any six-year-old, my companion is a know-it-all and loves to demonstrate her knowledge by naming various plants: “Peas.” “Corn.”  She … Read the rest

You’ll be perfect,
for the one
who deserves you.… Read the rest

Was it true and honest?
Was it necessary?
… and was it kind?… Read the rest