What Crosses My Mind

  • Grad Party Moments

    After a year of Covid the grad parties have returned. There have been years past where I haven’t attended any of the celebrations of our senior graduates. Last year I made no excuses, we all stayed home. But there have been occasion where I took an all or nothing approach. This year has been different.…

  • Grateful Solace

    All week the idea of this day has rolled through my mind. Thanksgiving, and what it is that gives us such value toward one day out of the calendar. Despite its origins which do give me pause and help me realize we might be thought somewhat arrogant to an indigenous nation we clearly took advantage…

  • Are You Ok?

    How do you ask Why do you ask Well, I’m alright yeah, I am.   We cannot predict this stuff nod your head show affirmation let the tears come think about … children nearby … grown adults they’re watching you, loving you, thanking you.   Everyone in the room is grateful within the tears, they…

  • Sweet Morning Peace

    Oh I do wish the world might offer solace When it is we are all wandering an alone, A wonder is to recognize any one pace Could, would offer a shoulder to unknown   Soul who cries in the midst of happiness, For it is the season to seek absolute joy, Because we were told,…

  • Pride!

    Be thankful to be alive that walking down the street didn’t kill anyone remember when bats and pipes seemed to define hatred more blatant more in your face more homophobic reaction to misunderstanding. That was long before the numbers grew well ahead of the closets and hidden coves the saunas and back alley shows. Remember…