My dad died at 1:19 a.m. on October 12, 2021. My mom and I were right there with him, talking to him, telling him it was okay.… Read more “My dad is gone”
My dad is a Millwright
My dad has worked since he was at least 15 years old. He might have started even earlier. He was a Millwright and even in his sick… Read more “My dad is a Millwright”
My dad is a sassy pants
My dad has a brain aneurysm and vascular dementia so he’s not really there most of the time anymore. Yesterday he was staring at a bottle of… Read more “My dad is a sassy pants”
My dad is home
My dad came home on September 27, 2021. I showed up at the house with my bags and boxes the next day. I am working in the… Read more “My dad is home”
My dad is dying
My dad is dying. I don’t want him to. I’m not ready. He’s at the hospital right now. They’re going to send him home so he can… Read more “My dad is dying”
Entertaining
This is me. Every time. I am Teddy. I forget what to do. People come over and halfway through the night I realize I haven’t offered anyone… Read more “Entertaining”
Writing Wednesday
I’m not feeling it. I’m blue. I’m not sure why. My back hurts and I have no motivation. I spent the day lying down flat and trying… Read more “Writing Wednesday”
Writing Wednesday & Cuba
I like writing but I never do it. I put too much pressure on myself to be funny or perfect or consistent and then I crumble under… Read more “Writing Wednesday & Cuba”
Nick’s Arm
This is my brother’s right arm. At the end of 2017 he had a massive brain stem stroke that left him in a wheelchair and only able… Read more “Nick’s Arm”
Dog Tired
Trying to get Teddy into the car, by myself, to take him to Doggy Daycare. We finally get there. He has a great time. Later that day… Read more “Dog Tired”
Jen's Thought Faucet 