A Birthday Reflection

Birthdays are always a time of reflection, at least for me. I reflect on where I am and where I want to be, not in the physical sense but as to what I’ve accomplished and what I’ve yet to do. I have to admit, when I’m traveling, which I often like to do around my … Read more

A Rose Trilogy

My dad used to tease us as kids, stepping towards us with his tall, big self (6’5” in his stocking feet), saying in a playful voice, “Closer…closer…closer!” before catching us with a tickle or two. We squealed with delighted trepidation, knowing we couldn’t escape the inevitable moment of touch and laughter I thought of closer, … Read more