The low rumble of the Harley Davidson- Fresh toiled fields looking towards planting- Lee jeans worn blue and a baseball cap. The morning sun, and the sea breeze from Ferndale- A…

                      Late at night when the hospital room grows dark and the sounds that can be heard are mechanical beeps, humming, and alarms– unfamiliar sounds that do not allow peace of mind. Where…

Mary Poppins sang, "A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down in the most delightful way." The song was sung to motivate the children she came to care for to do the task at hand. With the words, "a…

The small things of love’s labor- unassuming, day to day moments, consistent, and soothing as a lullaby. Unattached pieces which are often unnoticed that bind familiar fragments, of un-monumental minutes together. One by one- the aroma of morning coffee, the…

                Life isn’t fair. It is not always easy. Life continues, it doesn’t wait. It doesn’t ask you if you are happy, or is it good for you. It offers mountains to climb, valleys to…

How many days has it been since my father entered the hospital? I have lost count….though it has been more than a month of days that much is certain. The roller coaster ride continues. The climb to the unknown top…