In Sri Lanka, a new wave of pain

Found at Kym’s, who highlighted a quote that I think is wonderful: To suffer is to survive. To bear it with grace and courage is to live. – Ganeson MSNBC – In Sri Lanka, a new wave of pain Here’s another quote; this disaster is very difficult to fully comprehend: “To talk about psychological needs […]

Is this what irony is?

So I finally, finally decide to do something that I’ve put off forever. I dial the phone and listen to the “your call is important to us, please just sit your ass down and wait” message for twenty minutes. I call again, and after less than ten minutes they answer. As for an appointment, the […]

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 […]