Dear Mom, I wish you were here. That’s how I started the letter to my mom when I put her on life support. All my life I…… Read more “Greetings, Grievings, and Flower Tattoos”

Happiness. It’s something we all want, we all chase, and we innately need. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That’s why we’re here. Happiness is waking…… Read more “The Choice”

“I think one of the most beautiful moments of friendship is when little pieces of them stick to you…”

Dear Dakota, Where do I even start with you, buddy? I met you when I was 13. When we first saw you at the shelter, Mom and…… Read more “A Thank You Note To The Coolest Dog Ever”

Not only had my brother disappeared, but– and bear with me here– a part of my very being had gone with him. Stories about us could, from…… Read more “25 Burnt Out Candles”

Petrichor: /’ pe, trīkôr/ Noun. A pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather. I went for a beach…… Read more “Still, In The Morning.”

Kindness. It’s one of those things we’re taught when we’re young and hopefully practice for our whole lives. It seems more often than not that people have…… Read more “Treat People With Kindness”