There were things that my dad said that made me wonder how much he knew he was going to die. Sometimes I can’t decide. How much can a person comprehend that they are going to die? How much hope can you coast on? Is there a default human instinct to deny the inevitable, in order … More 9. Doubts
For a brief time in January, we were in a state of denial. My dad was putting up a brave face, eating a lot, even appearing a bit cheerful at times. One day after chemo, we went to a sushi restaurant he knew I loved. He used his craving for fried fish, in the form … More 7. Other People
Going back to school that Monday was awful. Somehow that morning I forced myself to drive to class. It took every bit of strength to put aside the emotions of my new life and keep going. As I approached the halfway point in my commute, a tiny, newborn deer lay dead in the road. The … More 3. Takes One to Know One
Shine A Light On Me 