I almost cried when I saw my front steps for the first time since January. I had forgotten what lay buried under all that snow. Things like grass and dirt and my drive to live. It was such a long winter even for a New Englander which I am through and through. The winter was … Continue reading Dark Night of Winter

The sun had begun to set. Swimming and burgers by the lake was a brilliant and spontaneous idea. The warm thick air called for something summery. Only a few families littered the beachy wood. There was a man sitting on a bench eating pizza with his son while yelling at the other son to stay … Continue reading a special need

Yesterday was a rainy July fourth holiday from sunup to sundown. A hurricane along the coast kept people indoors and all celebratory events rescheduled. The loud booms, squeals and pops reminded me of this as I lay in bed the following night. My little dog, Brody huddled in fear beside me. The sounds of the … Continue reading On Fear

For a grown man, Dad has an overzealous excitement when it comes to buried treasure. When I was 12 years old we were headed to Pennsylvania for summer vacation. The week before we left Dad showed us with utmost mystery in his tone, a film he had mail ordered. The movie was about a horse … Continue reading TREASURE

     The other day through a series of events I came to purchase the most expensive grapes I have ever bought.  Two bags of un-equivalently delicious organic grapes, one bag of red and one bag of white.  Had I known they were going to cost me so much I probably would not have purchased them, … Continue reading The Grapes of Mercy

Lord Thank you.I'm grateful for your hand at workI'm honored by your SpiritAlthough I don't know how to prayIt seems you always hear itYou step right in, and lift me upwhen you know that I can't bear it.even more you make me fullwith Joy and Love and peaceYour hand stretched out with goodnessFrom every sin … Continue reading Thank You