I apologize for the radio silence, but my mother had a stroke a few weeks ago. All things considered, she's doing fine. We are all grateful that she can walk and talk. She needs to relearn how to read and write, but she is determined to regain these skills since she has hundreds of books... Continue Reading →
Derailed
My birthday list has been derailed because my life has been derailed. On December 11, I found out that my dad died. No warning whatsoever. He had a heart attack in bed. I'm thankful that he passed quickly and painlessly (I hope anyway) but sometimes I think the magnitude of shock and grief might kill... Continue Reading →
Theater for All
When I came across reduced tickets to a production of Billy Elliot the Musical, I immediately bought them—not only because I love the film and musical, but also because it was being produced by a theater company that I hadn't been acquainted with yet. Wheelock Family Theatre is on the campus of Wheelock College. The... Continue Reading →
A Promise to My Two-Year-Old Niece
Dear Niyah, I promise you that I will do everything I can to ensure you are safe and supported (legally and emotionally) if: You love, and wish to marry, a woman; You decide you will be happier living as a male; You want to use birth control; or You want to get an abortion. I... Continue Reading →
A Reunion and a Mystery
A few weeks ago, my dad and I attended a family reunion with 100+ strangers. Let me explain. About a year ago, as I was doing some genealogy research, I learned that a family reunion was being planned for August 2015 in the town where my mom grew up. The reunion was actually for my... Continue Reading →
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