I AM HOPE THIS ISN’T OVER. I refuse to believe that Hate triumphs over Love. The presidential race may… Activism, Liberal, Politics, Resistance
The open hand. The first time I called a suicide hotline was when I was eight.… Depression, Empathy, Help, Suicide
Sleight of Hand The most uncomfortable yet most common question from customers lately: “So, what do you think of this election?”… Funny, Politics, work
Happy Birthday, Dad. Today, my father would be 63 years old. Happy Birthday, Dad. It’s been 18 years since… Dad, Eulogy, Rick Holland
The Castle My customer had just suffered the tragic and sudden loss of her husband this last year. She was left with a family of young girls to raise.… family, Touching, work
Dandelions Sounds of creaking swingsets in the air, sunlight kissing the swaying blades of grass, and two children not more than 4 years of age ran across the field to the patch of dandelions a stones’ throw before me.… children, happy, Sweet, work
A Shared Sunset Malcolm was in his 90s and lived in a palliative care facility. We made conversation. We had a pretty awesome time.… sad, Touching, work
