Recovery. Sobriety. Living Wise.
Sometimes it’s impossibly hard to believe this truth. A story on how I learned: On St. Patrick’s Day it’s simply not possible for me to consider the day without thinking of my family. St. Patrick’s Day was like Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving all rolled together. I have so many memories. The big three men in my life: Grandpa, Dad and Cousin Dennis huddled together spilling … Continue reading Life Goes On
“Tell my friends that I’ve died. Tell them that I’m out here in the sky, my eyes wide open. My face covered up by this endless blue shroud. That I’ve gone off, empty, to the stars.” ~ Federico Garcia Lorca Several years ago a friend of mine, someone I’d known since childhood, committed suicide. He left no note, no explanation, not a word to … Continue reading How to Get Through the Valley
There can be no situation in life in which the conversation of my dear sister will not administer some comfort to me. ~ Mary Wortley Montagu, 1727 Bettye Thomas is living the final hours of her long life in hospice with her dear daughter Iris by her side. Soon she will be in perfect peace and everlastingly in the hearts of all those who were … Continue reading Remembering Bettye Thomas
As a young kid I remember never feeling comfortable in my own skin. I always felt: My hair wasn’t straight enough, My clothes weren’t good enough, My dad drove an old car, I never had any money, We didn’t live in a big house, I was always the young guy on my block. Now if this weren’t enough, I never felt particularly Smart Pious Handsome … Continue reading It Only Takes One
The only thing that is permanent is impermanence. ~ Buddha Our son and daughter-in-law have announced they’re divorcing. So our family has entered a period of hard times, a period made more challenging in light of three precious grandchildren who’ll need help adjusting to their new world. As grandparents, Marsha and I will do all we can to provide support, as will others in … Continue reading Finding Base Camp