Summer shorts... Last year at the beach, I collected a dried piece of sea foliage. This reminded me of a trip to Florida as a child. My family traveled with another family, four adults and four kids packed into a station wagon. (Pre seat belt era).             My friend Mark collected a dead horseshoe crab. … Continue reading Treasures

Summer shorts... If I was chased by wolves, I know I’d never be able to outrun a wolf. If a zombie apocalypse happened, I could outrun a few of my relatives.             This realization came about during a game of kickball. Kickball is a necessary positive energy release at family reunions. The game fosters camaraderie … Continue reading Family Reunion

Summer shorts... Something always seems to hijack your bliss. It could be a neighbor who hangs out on his porch in his underwear or the person sharing gallbladder surgery on speaker phone alongside your morning coffee.             I wish that I could head to the nearest Waldomart and buy a six pack of happiness. My … Continue reading Happiness Hijacker

Summer shorts... In our adult years, my youngest sister and I have been close. Though recently, I’ve felt us drifting apart. The direction our relationship began to take was a consequence of chasing dreams which required hard dedicated work.             Tina is a phenomenal photographer who built a successful business in her field. I am … Continue reading Road Trip

Summer shorts... My sister Tina’s fear is that she’ll be eaten by a shark. Her worry goes beyond normal fear for she’s dreamed that her death will be by shark.             Tina and I share a resemblance. We’re the two out of four siblings not blessed with blond hair, but with hair which can be … Continue reading Shark Bait