Me, coming back from the mom & pop convenient store, after charging it to my father’s account.
It’s like a having a “people credit card.”
Little Joey, after sticking a piece of cauliflower the size of his face, into his mouth.
Mmmm…. *cough, cough*
Miss Honeychurch’s gChat message.
I knew that level of “connection” between an uncle & niece [...]

Thank you…
Dyanna for the conversations between errands
Bethany for the home to cook dinner in
Tia & John for the game night
Justin for the friendship we once had, that lasts
Dad for the effort
Joe & Jamie for the change of scenery and company
Mom for the phone calls
Penny for making me feel useful
Casey & Kailey for the remote conversations
Katie [...]

I originally wrote this as a comment, but wanted to make it more visible.
I keep reflecting on the night.
My manhood & maturity, kept being called into question. I took the grabs & pushes with my arms outstretched. I responded to the insults and attacks with diffusing words, repeating, “Don’t worry, we’re leaving. We’re leaving.” [...]

Any readers remember the Friend’s Board I made to keep track of when I interacted with friends and family members so that life didn’t drown my good intentions to keep in touch with loved ones?
Well, this is kind of like version 2.0. There are a lot of friends and family members where we’re moving and [...]

Julie with an ironic choice of words.
“Diapers cost a shitload!”
The first words I heard before being ripped from the couch.
“GET UP!”
One of many toasts during our double date on Valentine’s Day.
To my past love & future wife.
Joe, my brother, telling of his urgency to make a trip to Florida regarding our move.
“No, I’m getting down [...]

Me talking to Tony about problems a client is having with a DVD.
ME: I couldn’t believe it didn’t work for him.
TONY: Are you using garbage DVDs? lol
ME: I’M USING WHAT I CAN AFFORD! CDs with DVD written on them using a Sharpie
A friend talking about her medical problems, that I could relate all to well [...]

[From April 2005]
My official response to all of this is that it’s fuckin bullshit. You know, for the record and all.
As far as I’m concerned, that was between her and I. And from the recent past, she should know that I do respect her wishes and try to accommodate her demands- whether I feel they’re [...]

“As I grew, I found the family I was rooted in wasn’t the one I’d grow & love.“

“Will our bodies overlap like our words- chaotic, comedic, carnal?“

“Her nose up, eyes down. The balance never let her feet leave the ground.“

“I have doubts that are footholds for those coming for me.“

“I took a picture when I heard the voices in my head. I still can’t see them.“

“It wasn’t her words. It was what she didn’t say.“

“I’ve got a grin and a glance. I need nothing more since they got me you.“

“Fire can’t undo the places I’ll lead you. Think before you tread.“