The voice on the other end of the phone was Kristen. "Hello, Mom? Can you hear me?" I heard the sound of crying blurred by the wind noise in the phone. I knew my daughter and her boyfriend of 3 years, Andrew, were off the coast of Wilmington, NC enjoying the afternoon on a private …
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It’s Essential!
It is day 27 of the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders issued by Wake County, North Carolina. My Dad and I finally succumbed to the forces of evil. We crossed over to the dark side. We became renegades. Outlaws. With our masks on, disinfectant wipes stashed in the side compartment of the car door, and armed with …
2 days until the end
The end of the year is eagerly anticipated for countless reasons. I am not certain if I am more anxious to end 2017 or excited begin 2018. Depending on one's perspective, the events in my life during 2017 can be viewed equally as adversities and blessings. I guess people judge you as either an optimist …
Cary to Calcutta 