The twilight air hung heavy as I stood by the small lake, its stillness disturbed only by the faint ripple of unseen fish. Across the water, the red house stood like a forgotten relic, its windows dark, curtains drawn. They say no one lives there—never has. Yet, every […]
What’s the thing you’re most scared to do? What would it take to get you to do it? Fear, that subtle dance partner that twirls on the edges of our comfort zones, is a peculiar companion. Throughout life, I’ve found myself tiptoeing on the precipice of the unknown, […]
She was wildly allergic to many things out there in the world. There were those who joked that she should live in a bubble. But she didn’t. She still sought out nature and dirt and played out in the wild. She had an adventurous spirit, although she did […]
Supposedly the stars shine ever so brightly Yet the haze clouds the eyes Darkened eyes and muted brain To touch the stars would be so divine But not yet Not today Not tomorrow For now, hands in the air Feet on the ground Holding steady and preparing For […]
I’m boatding a flight right now, feeling complete anxiety. I hate flying. Really hate it. Live traveling. I pray everyday for teleportation. But the flying is not part of my anxiety. Today, the word is inconclusive. When you have been sick for a few months and lab results […]
You’ve all probably heard it by now. New York crime has been on the rise. Most New Yorkers know this and feel it everyday. They may not be able to tell you with absolute certainty the rates or which crimes in particular have gone up, but they know […]
It had been a lovely apartment. She remembers it being a large living room that seemed like a ballroom. And the echoes made it fun to sing out loud. Even with her non-singing voice. It had been paradise, until it wasn’t. And, that was the story of her […]
Everyday we have choices to make. Pasta or a burger? Netflix or HBOMAX? Listen to the haters or tune them out. The pink or blue eye shadow. Pasta, HBO, tune out the haters, and blue eye shadow are my choices, by the way. Every step of the way, […]
Oh New York. Again, I love this city. Yet, each day lately I shake my head in wonder. Hate crimes against Asians. Feces throwing on the subway. Following people into apartment buildings. People standing braced against the walls on subway platforms. I’m old enough to remember feeling safe […]
I have not been to the Emergency Room since the beginning of Covid. I readily admit that, in a weird way, I’m lucky that I’m in healthcare and work in a clinic. If need be, I can receive healthcare fairly quickly. Well, for the small stuff. The downside […]
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