I woke up today still dreaming. I was dreaming of a pool where I could see my happy reflection. I was dreaming of a pool where my son would happily splash around and try to do odd somersaults. My morning cup of coffee was served with a side […]
She was excited to get a piece of fruit. Perhaps thd word “excited” was an overstatement. She really was craving some fruit and walked over to the stand. But no fruit to her liking was to be found. Instead, she found remnants of her past. Her name seemingly […]
It had to eventually happen. The last time I used a payphone was five years ago in the airport in Rome. And, I barely figured it out. I am not unique in my non-use of public payphones. I always do a double-take when I see one. I do […]
She crawled her way to the far off house. It was all bleary. Yet, she knew exactly where to head. She could smell it. The pork chops in gravy were driving her forward. She crawled hoping for a whiff and a reprieve. Her mind was spinning rapidly while […]
Seasons change and come and go The years roll by faster and faster Nothing is slowing down the rollercoaster Plunging through depths of desire and ire Need to hold onto the rails and stifle the screams Oil the seats yet bolt them down Lickety split goes the story […]
Nostalgia often got the best of her. Even nostalgia for things she never experienced herself. Research now showed that you could remember other people’s experiences as if they were your own. Tonight was one of those times. She was feeling antsy and went for a walk to the […]
She opened the refrigerator, letting the door rock back. She took a sip of water as the smell of cigarettes knocked her back. His cigarettes. She closed the refrigerator to only find that he wasn’t there. Of course, he wasn’t. He hadn’t been for over a decade. But […]
I have been doing this intermittent fasting thing the last six weeks or so. Actually, I have been doing it on and off for the last ten years. It seems that now a whole bunch of people are catching on to it. I’d like to note I did […]
I, like countless others, take 1000s of photographs with my phone. I also have three very nice cameras and long lens to take on my excursions. One can say I love photography and taking photos. I love capturing normal moments. Odd moments. Interesting signs. Food. I love remembering. […]
Nostalgia is burning right through me Embers in my eyes Giving a fiery, hot glow to the past Making a warm toast seem like a flaming cherry jubilee Nostalgia has got a hold on me Tighter than a straight-jacket Booming loudly through my eardrums My heartbeat racing stronger, […]
