I’ve always been a big watch guy. I still remember going to the department store to buy my very first watch, a Swatch Watch (yes, I’m dating myself). After...
Looking Through The Right Lens
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April 1, 2021
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“It seems like you may need reading glasses.” said the optometrist. This revelation came as no surprise to me. For months I noticed I had to draw documents and...
Study and Savor
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December 29, 2020
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As a tea drinker, my mother kindly bought me a large box with an assortment of teas upon returning from her travels. The box contained mint tea, chamomile tea,...
Fight For Your Loved Ones
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November 18, 2020
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A couple of years ago, our family decided to get a dog. We looked at various options but eventually opted to adopt from the local animal shelter. After weeks...
I Choose Joy
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November 17, 2020
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A couple of months ago, my parents decided they were selling their home in Florida and moving closer to my sister in Georgia. In a matter of weeks, they...
Unintentional Affair
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November 12, 2020
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Over the past couple of years, I have a sporadically reoccurring dream that never made sense. The situations are never quite the same, but the emotions I feel are....
What Was That?
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November 11, 2020
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“What was that?” my father said. It seems that for the past couple of years, my father’s hearing has deteriorated but refused to acknowledge the loss. He’ll say that...
Standing Strong In The Storm
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October 28, 2020
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After submitting my initial plans for a backyard pergola, the city denied the request for a permit based on a few requirements. The most critical element to receiving a...
The Cure For Fear
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October 27, 2020
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“What happened to your hand?” I asked my friend after seeing his bandaged hand. “Well, it turns out that I contracted MRSA at my local gym.” “How did that...
Power to Persevere
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October 25, 2020
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As he finished loading up the rented moving truck and his Jeep unto the trailer, he received the call from his new employer. J.C’s new boss stated he needed...