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Able Bodied

My legs aren’t strong enough to carry my weight. It’s a strange thing to see much less live through.

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Fade to Black

People were in line an hour early at the Barnes and Noble on the West Bank of New Orleans awaiting the arrival of Spike Lee who was signing copies of his documentary, “If God is Willing and Da Creek Don’t […]

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Lexapro

I can run (figure of speech) to the drugstore and refill my medication (anti-depression) as I’ve been out for two days! Listen people, I hate to sound like a drug pusher, but for me, that stuff really works.

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Clown tears

The Social Worker I see, knowing my personality, recommended Smokey’s lyrics when I asked her, “When should I get over my whole life turning upside down?”

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