Nenie Day

Somewhere between Thanksgiving and Christmas your mother approached me bearing a wide smile and a sparkle in her eye. She said, “I think I’m pregnant.” We’d been hoping for a baby for the last few years—the thought of becoming parents was exciting news. We were just kids ourselves, but ready for the challenge—how hard could it be?

You and Me Babe

I really don’t need her telling me that our interstate exit is two miles ahead; I read the same sign she did.

Forever Arleen

She made me feel special, even during those high school years when I spent most of my time trying to avoid her.

The Funny Thing is – It’s OK

I turned sixty-two today.

Why couldn’t I have had this brain in my younger body? Not that I’m all that smart — I was just a lot dumber back then.