Dad Was A Moody Guy
And broody too. He always seemed to be waking up, going to sleep, thinking, driving the Caddy, drinking, or getting over a hangover. In between all of those things he…
Going Back To The Circle Of My Family
I look for an opening where I might fit in. I walk around and around, as the circle of my family grows tighter and tighter. They spin right, I spin…
My Father Loved To Take Long Rides In The Car
It was freedom to him, to be in the car, to be behind the wheel. It was probably the only place in the world where he felt in control. Where…
I Was Raised By Wolves
They came knocking at the door one night and stole me away from my dreams. They howled and they snarled, but they wanted me and they took me to their…
Cousin Eddie Whispered Into My Ear
It was Christmas Eve at Great-Grandma and Grandpa's house. The entire clan was there - great-aunts, great-uncles, second cousins, aunts, uncles, cousins, mom, dad, me, my sisters. But when we…
My Grandmother Stood At The Counter In The Kitchen And Sighed In Desperation.
The questions just kept coming. They wouldn't stop. No matter how often she answered. No matter how much she pleaded. She went into the dining room to the hutch where…
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