As I was returning from my walk with Nick, a fabulous fellow asked me as he passed me, “Do you know dreams last for so long even after you’re gone?” I thought a moment and then answered, “Yes.” I then asked him what brought on this thought and he answered “I heard the line in a song and bottomless mimosas which actually does have a … Continue reading Daydream Believer
My friendship with Gareth Asher started when his band Illbreak played Weenie Roast 10 on September 11, 2005 and was sealed over a Click-It-Sharpie. 6 years later, we are still friends and I am always amazed by Gareth. His music and lyrics are soulful, beautiful, and amazing. There are songs that are haunting and reflective, songs of love that is lost, and songs that just … Continue reading Getting it Right
Life is never easy. There are ups and there are downs. There are side roads that should have been taken and main roads that should have been avoided. There are times when one needs to stop running and times when running is the best thing to do. Many know I’m going to Australia in December, and if you don’t, you obviously don’t follow me on … Continue reading Leave The Light On
“I pick myself up off the ground, sick to death of lying down… You’re in my soul. You’re in my mind, but I don’t know where you are now.” ~Stereophonics When my mom passed away, my friend and co-worker Sarah W. said, “Invite your mom to come play with you in your dreams.” For months, every night when I went to sleep, I’d invite my … Continue reading Listening to the Universe
From Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis This was from yesterday’s comic. I love this comic & read it daily. We all feel how Rat does every now and then and today, after receiving a phone call from a friend, I thought of this comic for him. He’s been through a lot and this last bit of news that was given to me today was … Continue reading Dear Life
Everyone keeps asking me if I’m okay and even though I say yes, they give me that look like I’m lying to them. Yes, one week ago my mom died. Yes, one week ago I lost one of the most important people in my life (but I have others who are just as important still with me.) Why can’t I be okay with death? My … Continue reading Hope Comes from Letting Go