For Sydney on her 18th birthday, with love.  Eighteen. Eighteen is windows opened wide,      a hint of springtime on the breeze;           W...

A few days ago, I had the most extraordinary visit with my dear neighbor, Mr. Friend. I don't know if he thought it was extraordinary....

Unexpected thaw The frozen giants were surprised to hear the dripping water.         The g...

Three years ago today - on August 15th, 2012 - three-month-old baby Hannah was diagnosed with Infant Leukemia and we were all plunged into t...

Our older four children are away on a trip, so this week, driving the weekly trash to the corner fell to me. And since the oldest three boy...

Face to the sea, with sun upon my back.      I lean into the wind… steady, strong, and chill.           The stinging spray r...