Memoirs

This is a first person account from a survivor of childhood sexual abuse touching on the hope for healing.

My friend T.J. had a terrible headache that wouldn't go away. He went to the emergency room and was diagnosed with a sinus infection. He followed up with his family doctor as he was directed to, complaining that he was feeling worse.

My memories and dedication to become a writer.

One of my daily prayers is that I never, ever be the cause of someone's untimely demise, especially over something THIS DAMN STUPID!!!

Set a goal to learn at least one new thing each day.

Set a goal to learn at least one new thing each day.

Set a goal to learn at least one new thing each day.

A first hand account by a survivor of child sexual abuse.

Acrophobia and planes don't mix. An adults first flight can be a fright and this was mine.-----

This article describes the day my son came into the world.

Young woman gets ganged raped by five individuals retells her story of survival.

Move on.... there is life after everything

My brother was in trouble again, this time he had packed a jar of worms and shoved it in my sister's face.

Fatherhood is a responsible position given to the chosen few. No two fathers were created the same, each unique in style and grandeur.

A general idea of everyday life for a SAHM.

A first hand account of garnering inspiration from an aunt who suffered from Paranoid Schizophrenia.

This is part of my Fabula, it describes my adventure, one that my grandmother will regret. My grandmother is controled by something and when my mother finds out she uses the power of the ancients to overcome.

This is the second part of my epic tale talking about birth and the begining, the next will be where the action really picks up!

I was feeling a little down on the first beautiful, slightly summery day of the year, so I decided retail therapy was the cure. I headed to the mall, realizing I still had a gift certificate from Christmas.

Adopting a child with special needs is never an easy decision, but, as this mother learns, it's about love, not abilities or disabilities.

Today is Mother's Day and I've been thinking about the years of struggle I experienced as I tried to find ways of honoring my mother (who never wanted to be a mother). She was, after all, an abusive and self-centered mother, thanks, in part, to her own upbringing.

This is a poem about my mother for Mother's Day.

The opening paragraphs suit my melancholy mood today. Beyond its words, beyond the defining moment, dance the memories that motivate my purpose. Half a lifetime has passed but the memory of its defining moment remains clear in my mind.

To know someone inside and out is a beautiful thing.

For those mesmerized by the voice of their lovers...

This poem was written during a time of struggle and depression.

Short tale from my unpublished collection "Raising Momma."

Days are filled with movies, laundry, dishes, playgrounds, groceries, tantrums and laughter. It's by no means a cakewalk, it's one of the hardest things our small family will ever had to do.

Hindsight is 20/20. My mom was basically asymptomatic at the time she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Don't assume that just because you do not have headaches and constant dizziness that something can't be wrong.

On April 15, 2008, I went to a St. Louis Cardinals game. It had been years since I'd been, and this was my first time in the new Busch Stadium. I was excited, and the game was worth my time.

Growing up and having a best friend to be with is something every person should enjoy. I know I did. You have someone to share all your hopes, dreams, secrets, desires and fears. You get into mischief and then protect each other, should it be discovered.

I feel so helpless, what can I do?

A personal account of the reasons why it's good to have a plan in place. Don't leave your loved ones wondering, "what do we do now?"

I was standing on the shore of Edisto Beach, South Carolina when I heard my son cry out. I know for certain that God hears and answers the humble and earnest prayers of His children.

The horror of stage fright can cripple a child for the rest of his or her life. God's grace took me through it and I found a place of peace.

The pain of loss so great because of the identity attached to the dream

Follow up from Part 1. This is my experience after having a tonsillectomy, from days 3 to 7. Part 3 coming soon!

As I celebrate my son's life I am prompted with memories, music, things he wore. My world turned upside down the day I buried my son.

Sometimes youdon't realize just how much a friends death can affect you until years later.

This poem expresses on how we should always keep our hopes alive in all thing's.

A Marine Corps officer candidate decides to go to recruit traing in search of new challenges.

This Is a summer story about how two people met each other from two different places and how we fell in love and had the best two weeks that anyone could ever ask for.

A reminiscence of my father cooking bar-b-que on Memorial Day.

Last May our son was killed, this is a poem to remember.

A night at the Baron Art's Center for a presentation on Andy Warhol.

Written in memory of her oldest brother killed by a hit and run driver.

The fictional recounting of a dream alluding to future happenings.

There are times when the world seems fragile and hollow, like the framework of a movie set. This is about those times.

A look at two very common and subtley different mindsets

Reflections of who we were and what we did in childhood and what we truly regret

A Shortfin Mako Shark attack. Why this species of shark is one of the deadliest!

Adult emails, sexual in nature, part 1 of a series of emails between two pen pals.

First person account of overcoming drug use during September 11th and the immediate after math of terrorist attacks. I lost a lot on September 11th, but I didn't lose my life and for that I am thankful.

Sisters are strong women, but when they cannot stand on their own they know that they have each other to help them back on their feet

God wants to know you now because tomorrow isn't a guarantee.

Some time ago I was looking through my photo albums and longingly fingered the beautiful pages. They brought me back to a time and place when I looked at the world with innocent, youthful eyes.

For those of you that read me often, you know that my Mother passed unexpectedly at a very young age of 56 years. With Mother's Day approaching, I thought it might be nice to celebrate by remembering some of the funny things my Mother did in her time here with us.

I've done many interviews over the years for different publications. This time, I ended up on the other side...

Short piece from a book that I am working on.

Sometimes there's so much pain, there isn't any room for love...

Spring Break in Florida attracts all kinds of people.

Memory of childhood

memoir of a first teenage dance.

A true story of my one-night stint as a "celebrity" guest wrestler

A brief description of various landmarks along Edinburgh Scotland's Royal Mile.

The ups and sowns you go throug when you decide to be a stay at home mom

We all have limitations, but everyone can do something. In Ethiopia I witnessed people who make under $4 per day give some of their pittance earnings to beggars in even worse circumstances. My heart was both warmed and convicted!

There are certain things you shouldn't put off doing. Thanking a teacher who inspired you is one of those things.

my banquet chef exibits human qualities both good and bad

A story about Mother's Day and a special dessert my mom remembers from her childhood.

Bad luck and misfortune plague the career of a Southern turkey hunter.

Mako shark attacks are usually a case of mistaken identity and fishing mistakes. This is a first hand account of my experience with a mako shark attack I witnessed in childhood.

Until you have had a miscarriage, or had a close friend who has had one, you don't realize how common miscarriages actually are. According to the March of Dimes, up to 50 percent of all pregnancies end in miscarriages.

Divorce is a devastating life event. With divorce comes a grieving process which can threaten to destroy someone. Come see the two year journey I have experienced with divorce and see how I went from rockbottom to the clouds.

My parents hadn't planned on getting another dog. But when George died of AIDS, Beth was like an orphaned grandchild, so mom and dad became pet owners one more time.

October 20th, 1988 was the hardest of my life thus far. I saw my uncle die that day and my life and family have never been the same.

Up too close and too personal with a juvenile "Isurus oxyrinchus". That's an adolescent short-finned Mako shark to you landlubbers.

The Bad Mother's Sister Died.

Every once in a while, there's born a kid you just KNOW is going to be an exceptional adult. Read about my life with a young lady trapped in a 5-year old's body!

Part Four

Part Three

Part Two

Observations about actors and acting, how and why they do it, and why we like it.

There's a surprise in every bowl!

Our love affair began during the summer of 1974.

This is the final part of my tonsillectomy recovery, from days 8 to 15.

A story about how a friend of mine reacted when she found out the news her brother had AIDS.

My personal experience with a shadow figure that appeared and spoke to me about my friend's passing.

A discarded, dismembered children's toy, found lying in the parking lot of a church, raises many questions.

Lindsey Hunter was spotted...here's what happened.

A love story.

Based on true-events, a girl's experience when first falling in love.

A short story about a car my father had in the late 1930's

Based on true-life events, this short-story depicts a teen's crashing to rock bottom in the summer of 2006.

About Me

We were grateful for two weeks of work on the set of Iron Man. This movie opens May 2nd, 2008 with Robert Downey Jr. as the super hero. It was hard work but lots of fun and a chance to work with amazing stunt men amongst other.