I told a boy who doesn’t like to hug me that I won’t make him but to remember these things are finite and there will come a day when all opportunities are gone. It happened not long after he watched me manhandle some heavy crap with relative ease. I caught him watching in a way… Continue reading Things You Don’t Understand
Category: Learning
What’s Up Doc
“We’re going to have to take your blood pressure again because technically I can’t pass you. Are you under any stress now? Put your ear buds in and take a few deep breaths.” I nod my head, put on some tunes and a few moments later my BP has dropped significantly. “Mr. Wilner, that is… Continue reading What’s Up Doc
Don’t Mind My Mourning
It is almost 168 hours since I flew back from LA and started life again in Texas. I could be more or less precise and blame it upon the Macallan 12 that is helping to keep me…warm. Could tell you that I have been exceptionally patient in some areas and exhibited none in others. I… Continue reading Don’t Mind My Mourning
Things You Shouldn’t Notice
Yesterday marked a week since my father died and tomorrow will be one week since his funeral. Every moment that passes I move farther away from the time when he walked upright and stood alongside me ready to share an opinion, express an idea or just hold that line that fathers do. Maybe I’ll find… Continue reading Things You Shouldn’t Notice