In 1960, my father was working with a team to move a large piece of equipment when the load unexpectedly shifted. As he worked to steady the weight, it turned again and crushed him. While he survived, the injury left him paralyzed from the waist down, relying on a wheelchair…

The universe has an uncanny way of rewinding… — A few weeks ago, I woke up one morning with Steve Winwood’s “Valerie” on my mind. Had it been in my dreams? I couldn’t remember. Yet, hours later with this earworm drilling into my brain, I had no choice but to listen to the track. “Hey Google, play Valerie by…

If you or someone you know is battling with suicidal thoughts, text 988 to chat with someone. Don’t wait. — TW: Suicidal ideation, confusing mental imagery You say I can tell you anything And you will understand But sometimes my “anything” Eclipses anything you can imagine You say I should be smiling The sun is shining and the day is new. But in simple joy you fail to acknowledge Menacing shadows, dancing with…

Let’s save America, shall we? — Yesterday, The Haven editors were generous enough to publish this article: Mr. Trump, You’re the Very Best! It’s all a matter of perspective.medium.com While not exactly my best work, my objective was to write a tongue-in-cheek scathing satire mocking the Orange Menace and his cult marks. I had hoped it might make people laugh a little, get an article sent to friends…

It’s all a matter of perspective. — Mr. Trump, having heard all the radical lefty communist stuff people are saying about you, I have to tell you, they’re wrong. The #truth is, and believe me, I know more about #truth than anyone, you’re a record-setter! Trust me, I probably know more about record-setters than anyone. I’ve seen…

Who’s afraid of the big bad wolf? — Like many of us, I’m here for the community, the stories, and the catharsis of spilling my innermost thoughts. While part of the partner program, it’s not for profit as much as an offset to the annual cost of the service. …

Unpacking timeless memories — This story is part of a series. Read the previous chapter here: Graves She really shouldn’t know all of this.medium.com In all my years, my mother has been a rock. Seemingly unflappable and entirely in control, she’s always two steps ahead in every situation. …

When all you see is a hammer, all you feel is bludgeoning. — As I round the bend towards the end of a long and positive career as a software developer, I’d like to share some lessons learned in the past 40 years. (Buckle up, it isn’t all pretty.) Earlier today, I met with a client to discuss a particularly concerning issue with…

Brainless Belligerent Bore Behaves Badly! — Just when you thought Bimbo Barbie — a.k.a. U.S. House of Representatives member Lauren Boebert — couldn’t POSSIBLY sink any lower on the scale of human decency, she proves once again that, behind the makeup and fancy clothes, she is nothing more than a gutter rat. It appears Miss Barbie…