Grieving
One of my nephew’s was killed earlier this week. He was 25. Named after his father, we called him “Little Brian” to make the distinction. Whenever I thought of him, this image came to mind: That’s my dad. “Paw-Paw” as Brian called him. Dad is pushing out his dentures, something he always did with little [...]
Thank You, Alice Walker
I can’t believe that it’s been some 14 days since the election and I have yet to write about it. Truth is, I’m not sure if I have the words. But Alice Walker, the award winning author of The Color Purple, voiced many of the thoughts I’ve been having about the Obamas since the election. [...]
Sisters
Yesterday was my birthday. The outpouring of love was overwhelming and something I don’t take for granted. Connection is really what my life’s work is about. It’s the fuel that drives me. I am grateful beyond words for the connections I’ve made in the last 43 years. One connection that I have that I rarely [...]



