Vern begins each morning under the covers, acting like he doesn’t want to get up. And do you blame him? But as adorable as he is, he’s usually picked up and taken to the living room where he finds his next resting location. Observing Vern’s behavior has provoked me to think about what motivates meContinue reading “Lessons of Life”
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Solace to My Soul
Long empty corridors with a dull yellow color painted from floor to ceiling. A room with no windows or bright pictures opens with a bed center stage. Lights off and a probe with a jelly presses up against my throat. A monitor that glows in the darkness. Images of what appears to be deep watersContinue reading “Solace to My Soul”
Fear
Fear is an interesting emotion. When Vern was a puppy, he didn’t seem to have any fears. But over time, he has developed a fear of loud noises. When it thunders, he runs back to our bedroom and hides under the bed. He is inconsolable until the storm passes. My fear developed after I wasContinue reading “Fear”