Prolonged Grief   I wonder if those who posted negative comments about Carol Smith's WAPO article on Prolonged Grief Syndrome have ever suddenly lost a loved one. Read more…

One Bright Star   A mother remembers the life of her child: Memories collide as they remind her of a sweaty little palm that held tightly onto her hand, a palm that, too quickly, slipped from her grasp. Read more…

Thoughts & Prayers   I have no thoughts, I have no prayers, My soul erupts Read more…

The Devil is in the Details   A story whirls around your head, but when you begin writing, you hate it. If this is the first time you have put your story to paper (or screen), you are in the middle of the infamous first draft. Read more…