the bridal bouqet

It was a lovely wedding in a neighborhood church that welcomes all possibilities of love. I'm not usually a big fan of weddings or anniversary parties or christenings or anything that reeks of well adjusted people having picture book walk happily ever after in the sunset family lives. But, the gospel choir sang "Kisses Sweeter …

orphan-age

No matter how old you are when you lose that second parent, you’re an orphan. It’s not the same as when you're 5 or even 15, but when you’re 50ish it’s lonely.

crazy sweater

It's so easy to see crazy when someone else is wearing it. I watched a documentary last night, Confessions of a Superhero. The title refers to the Hollywood characters who live off tips by dressing as superheros and having photos taken with tourists. Okay, it's a gig. It's better than a total panhandle, there's entertainment …