Is there such a thing as “too loud?”

We’re having some family time. Okay, my idea of family time. Yes, we’re trying to watch “I Robot” on a sunday afternoon. For rationale’s sake, my middle child is sick but getting better, my oldest is getting sick (fever is up but not pooping/barfing yet) and we just put away 76.4% of Christmas, or actually […]

Repeating oneself

He walked into the room, looking old and tired. But also gentle. “I just want to see my boy. For a minute. To make sure he’s alright.” Our eyes met. I relaxed, and stepped away from the hospital bed. The tiny child lit up at the sight of his grandfather. A familiar face for the […]