A Good Cry

I have claimed, repeatedly, that I don't cry. But I feel the need to admit that isn't entirely true.I don't cry a lot, that part is true. But there are times when I am overwhelmed with emotion, which manifests itself in the form of tears. I don't like to cry, though. For me, it's not … Continue reading A Good Cry

Three Weeks With My Brother

Some of you know that a guy named Nicholas Sparks is a pretty well-known author. If you've never read any of his books, you may have seen some of the films based on his work: A Walk to Remember, or Message in a Bottle, or maybe The Notebook. The Notebook, so far, is the only … Continue reading Three Weeks With My Brother

That Awkward Moment…

When you start crying and you really aren't sure why. Luckily, I was alone in my tiny closet that functions as my office and could close the door so no one saw what was happening. Not that I have a real problem crying in front of others. It's just, what do you say when someone … Continue reading That Awkward Moment…

So Many Cries

Something is clearly wrong with me. When I was a teenager, maybe 14 or 15, I remember reading To Kill a Mockingbird. I even saw the movie and a stage version. I don't remember getting emotional during any of those experiences with that story. Recently, I downloaded the audiobook to listen to as I drove … Continue reading So Many Cries