McKean’s Drive-In is the local burger joint in my hometown and is a true institution. When I was in school several of my friends worked…
Several years ago I was asked to tell two truths and a lie; a silly game, but one that seems to come up again from…
I had a sudden urge to go upstairs and open the footlocker in one of the guest rooms. It is full of memories from high…
Oh my goodness gracious me! My parents sent me home with an old scrapbook of mine and I just had to share this awful picture.…
As I turn on the “Out of Office” reply for my work email, I have to giggle. I’m so excited to be on two weeks’…
I was born in a hospital (not in a barn, as sometimes questioned by my mom, who should really know!) on 21 February 1974. The…
I hear voices in my head most days. I hear these little quips and one-liners; I hear comments and jokes; I hear moans and groans;…
My new year’s resolution was simple this year, or so I thought. I resolved to find a bit of joy in each day. The idea…
Before I met Paul, I was one of those habitually single people and quite happy that way. I did what I wanted when I wanted.…
There’s a crispness in the air now that the fall weather has started to settle in after a long summer. I’ve always enjoyed the confluence…
I spent the last few days in a fancy-schmancy hotel in downtown Seattle. And being there made me realise how much I miss Paul; how…
It’s not all doom and gloom in my mind. Some days – most days – I think about the happy moments I shared with Paul and I even manage…
It’s Friday. I used to really love Fridays – it meant the start of a weekend, which meant two full days with Paul. I remember…
My name is Frances, and I am officially entering into my third version of being. Let me start by telling you a bit about the…