Category Archives: Writing

Epiphanies are cerebral lightning strikes.  They’re ideas that flash out of the blue and change lives by lighting fires underneath souls. His epiphany occurred during an unexpected moment — while watching a football game.  It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon … Continue reading →

The man on the news told him to never forget. Never forget. How could he?  He could still hear the whine of the engines as the planes accelerated into the World Trade Center.  He could see the black smoke against … Continue reading →

The crisp fall-like air wrapped its arms around him, hugging him as he pulled his bike over to watch the sunrise.  The sound of the wind whistling past his head and the puff of his breathe went quiet.  He stopped. … Continue reading →

It was the biggest of big box stores.  People scurried around like ants from a kicked-over anthill. There is a certain urgency when you search for stuff in bulk.  The man headed down the aisle and toward the floral department. … Continue reading →

The boy’s dad sat the puppy in front of his son for the first time. “Train him well,” the dad said. The puppy and the boy looked at each other.  They were friends at first sight. They became like two pieces … Continue reading →

The worst moments of my life have turned out to be the seeds of my greatest moments.