I Keep Quiet

I Keep Quiet

The spotlight of grief crowds my pathway. I push it away. I ignore the cracking underneath my feet. The eggshells are only in my mind. No one else sees them. I am too tired to explain. This unnecessary thought, even though no one is asking. To grieve in silence masks...
I Don’t Know

I Don’t Know

A few weeks ago we strolled into a local pizzeria for a family dinner. A muted red carpet, upbeat pictures decorated the walls and every table appeared taken by couples and families. The waitress escorted us to a small table in the back. As I walked through the...

When A Piece Of Your Childhood Dies

On Saturday evening, I received a text from my sister with these words, “Did you hear about Kidd Kraddick?” Since I was at dinner with friends, I did not call her, but googled Kidd Kraddick on my phone. I sat in disbelief when I read that he passed away at...

Silence

Take a moment of silence to honor the victims of the Newtown tragedy. Thank you. Charlotte Bacon  Daniel Barden  Rachel Davino Olivia Engel  Josephine Gay  Ana M. Marquez-Greene  Dylan Hockley  Dawn Hochsprung  Madeleine F. Hsu  Catherine V. Hubbard  Chase Kowalski...

Where Are We Safe?

I watched the coverage on television regarding the Newtown elementary school massacre this afternoon. A ten-year old boy, who was inside the school during the shooting, offered his words about what he witnessed.  He’s alive because a teacher pulled him out of a...