Real Life · Shorts

Define Normal with Arms Open Wide

I stood at the cashier's counter waiting to pay for a steel-gray and orange patterned Under-Armor sneakers for my son. Sean stood fidgeting  beside me, playing Super Mario cart on his red Nintendo DS-XL. He struggles with the racing games and does better with the logical games, where he uncannily unlocks secret tunnels, levels and… Continue reading Define Normal with Arms Open Wide

Real Life · Writing

Thank You, Mom!

I know, today is not Mother's Day and I am not trying to toot my horn here, but as I was getting my son ready for school last week, and this incredible wave of love stirred me...and got me thinking about someone who loves me forever, someone always concerned about me. And I had to… Continue reading Thank You, Mom!