Most people have experienced the death of someone who puts them in a state of grieving. Grandparents, parents, siblings, friends, pets, and other assorted beings who have left us behind to mourn the fact that they have moved on without us. Recently, my brother became the first of my siblings…

We’ve all known people who say things like, “Why should I tell her I love her? She already knows that.” Does she? Does he? …

Several years ago, I was presented with the nametag in the photo above. I wasn’t the only one — dozens of these tags with different sayings on them were passed out that night. The goal was simply to make people feel good about themselves. It would not have mattered which…

Big, beautiful eyes, a pixie haircut, 5’6” tall and stick thin — at the age of 16 Leslie Lawson turned into the world's most famous model of the times and earned her professional name of Twiggy. Prior to this time, the ideal woman was a size 12. However, their waist…

In the state I reside in, we’ve had three deceased whales wash up on the beach in recent days. For many of us, this brings up memories of 1970, when it was decided to remove the carcass of a whale from the beach by blowing it up. What could possibly…

Mr. Sussex needs help. Inpatient mental health therapy support. The trajectory he is on can only end in tragedy, and that would be a calamity on so many levels. His documentary, his book, and his interviews have only made me sad. His manic behavior from charming to angry to bitter…

We rarely go to the movie theater as most offerings are as good (or bad) on the small screen as they are the large. Occasionally, a movie comes along that must be experienced in a room that shakes your seat with the bass notes (Maverick) or needs to be 3D…

Old devil age, you’re catching up with me My hair’s gone gray, and I always need to pee My eyes have wrinkles, and my cheeks sag I’ll swat the first person who calls me a hag My bosom is where my waist used to be My arms hang low and…

In addition to writing, I produce a weekly vlog called Short and Sweet. This labor of love covers subjects such as: • Babies and Road Maps • Those Who Have Done You Right • Gratitude • Anxiety, false hope, and determination • Love • Choices • Bullies • Attitude •…