Saving Plan
As a teenager, I took jobs from warehouse/truck loading to fast-food. During that time, my mother took a portion of the money I earned and put it in an envelope. […]
New Shoes
When I was twelve years old, my parents took my brothers and me shopping for new sneakers. I remember finding black canvas Converse Chuck Taylors. My father asked me whether […]
The Mother’s Day Experience
I sent my mother a text, “Happy Mother’s Day and Happy Birthday” last night. Her response this morning at 6:15a.m., “Thank you very much.” Then she sent, “I am not […]
Two Words
Gentle rain Falling softly To the ground; Nature’s tears Washing its wounds. Father Time Writes his last words; Recounting his mistakes Repeated From his predecessor. Looking at Mother Nature, Sorrow […]
