Category Archives: Essays

Raincrows – The 13th Anniversary

    Introduction “Raincrows” was originally published in May 2007. This essay is based on memories that were created and left to me by my grandfather. Because memories live on as long as we remember them, my grandfather lives on in my life as well. I hope you will take the time to read this essay and let… Read More »

Back to Normal

    Back to Normal In my part of the world, we have endured over two months of lockdowns, quarantines, closings, reopenings, shortages, runs on toilet paper, Clorox, Lysol, hand sanitizer, alcohol -not the drinking kind – and so on. In a nutshell… things have really gotten crazy! And just about everyone, common people, rich people, kings, queens,… Read More »

The Story of Popcan George

    The Story of Popcan George I never knew his name until I read his obituary. You will think I’m shallow when you read this. You are probably right. The man has been a joke of sorts in our town since I can remember. I used to see Popcan George riding his bike around town. He’d always… Read More »

Quiet Hours

    Quiet Hours Have you ever listened to the sound of quiet? The Quiet that never quite lives up to its name, because there are always the vague hummings and tickings that are almost not there. If you listen to the quiet it will tell you a story, but it might not be a story you’ll want… Read More »

Nobody

    Nobody I want to introduce myself. You don’t know me, but you have often wished you did. I don’t belong to a political party. I don’t owe allegiance to any country. I’m not patriotic butI’m not antipatriotic. I don’t belong to any country, I don’t owe Anyone anything. And I’m a qualified candidate; I can run… Read More »