Him- "So what about Jack?" he asks, "He raised your brother. How is he? Does Junito see him?" Me-"Jack is in a nursing home. He's been there for a while." Him- "Oh yeah? What happened to him?" Me- "He has alzheimers." Him- "He doesn't have a wife anymore?" Me- "Yes, she is still there for … Continue reading Isn’t it Ironic…
Small Request
I've been feeling really cheated lately. I feel that I have spent my life working my ass off for everything that I have and I'm exhausted. I'm no longer seeing what I have as blessings but as compensation for all I put in to this thing called life. I look around me at the amazing … Continue reading Small Request
A Little Religion
I was once an avid church goer. I'd get up and put on my Sunday best and head to my particular house of worship. Through periods of consistent and not so consistent activity in church I made some great friends and learned some things. I would never say it made me unhappy but thinking back … Continue reading A Little Religion
…in the end
Towards the end of Michael Jackson's memorial service, his daughter spoke these words, "Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father I could imagine. I just want to say I love him so much." Those words spoke volumes to me. They were a reminder that Michael Jackson wasn't just an item in … Continue reading …in the end
Risking it all
"...and the trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk even more." ~Erica Jong I have a good job, which is so important in this economy. I have an awesome health plan, good coworkers and for the most part enjoy what I do. Though it does provide a sense of satisfaction that I'm doing … Continue reading Risking it all
Just Too Young
One of my co-workers passed away yesterday. Death is always sad but there are times when you expect it. When someone is older or has been sick for an extended length of time. In this case it is shocking. She was 24 and in, I believe, relative good health until she had an appendectomy a … Continue reading Just Too Young
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