Category Archives: Writing

The airline’s polished aluminum skin glimmered in the late-afternoon sunlight. The tall little boy stood on the hill, watching the man-made bird soar across the sky.  People were on that plane. People traveling to new, exotic places. People who were … Continue reading →

I met Stuart M. Irby a couple of times. Once before the accident and once after. I didn’t know him well but I am saddened about his suicide.  Suicide is one of those acts that is tougher on the survivors. … Continue reading →

“You’re the most stubborn kid on planet Earth.” The little blonde-haired boy named Johnny glared at his mother. In between them was a steaming, hot bowl of spinach. Johnny was having nothing to do with it.  His mother was determined … Continue reading →

He squinted as he looked off to the Southwest.  The severe thunderstorm was on radar and was moving his way. That he knew. He  just couldn’t see what he was looking for — a  damned line of pines and oaks … Continue reading →

Fatigue sat next to his bed, laughing at him as the alarm clock went off at 3:50.  “You’re going nowhere. Just stay in bed.” But he lifted his head and got out anyway.  “Shut up,” he groggily cursed as Fatigue … Continue reading →

Goal Weight: 195 lbs. by April 28.   Today’s weight: 230.4 lbs. What does exercise mean to me? Exercise strengthens more than my heart, lungs and muscles. It strengthens my will. It allows me to find my breaking point. The point … Continue reading →

The ten-year-old girl looked up and saw a crippled biplane fall out of the sky like a wounded hawk. Down, down, down it dropped until …. CRASH. She dropped her doll and ran as fast as she could toward the … Continue reading →