The Air That I Breathe

The Air That I Breathe Breathing tentatively taking in air slowly Allowing oxygen to travel to the brain Steadying, remembering Words form on quivering lips and the sound of a shaky voice fills the dark and vacant room Coming slowly at first but as air is taken deep into lungs The monochrome space becomes technicolorContinue reading “The Air That I Breathe”

The Death of a Cardinal

Just last week a neighbor called to ask a favor.  She was at work and received news that her 97 year old mother-in-law, who lives in an assisted living facility, was not doing well and was taken to the hospital with a suspected stroke.  Our neighbor requested that we help with her dog while sheContinue reading “The Death of a Cardinal”