Archive | September, 2010

leaving the hospital

We had packed my bags and said goodbyes. I had a cart with my stuff piled high. I had been here a long time. This was the day I had waited for.  Had worked for.  Had dreamed of.  If the meds would let me dream. I was ready to leave the hospital. I got in [...]

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a new affair with an old flame

Before I had the strokes, I had a secret love affair. My husband knew about it. My kids were subjected to it so often they rolled their eyes. I mean, we are talking passion. The hot, steamy flames of a thousand suns. I loved my camera. I hated that the hobby that was gone. I [...]

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