Nightmares. My child has had them. I’ve had them. They filled my nights with dread from a child through my 20s. I wrote about these stark, violent dreams that affected me, here, and how I eventually conquered them.
As a mother you know instinctively how to soothe your child when he wakes terrified from demons that chase him in his sleep. You smooth his hair back, hold his trembling limbs in your arms, kiss his tears away, and tell him all is right in his world.
But there is something even Read more [...]
Can we really know everything about someone?
After being married for 11 years I just found out my husband is allergic to sulfur drugs when he needed to go on blood pressure medicine. I didn't even know what sulfur drugs are. How could I not know this? It could kill the guy.
Good thing we have major life insurance. Which makes me realize I also don't know his blood type. At least I know he's not on Viagra (I think). Now I am wondering. What doesn’t he know about me?
Jack Nicholson can't Read more [...]
Writing from the dark side today I am saddened over the disturbing trend of dog burnings going on lately in my Philadelphia area.
The first was a pit bull, named Chloe, who was doused in accelerant and set on fire. The poor animal was given intensive care treatment but died soon after. I can't imagine how a human being can choose to do such a deplorable and sick thing.
The next was a pitbull puppy named Hercules, who was set ablaze and treated for severe burns to his legs and back and smoke Read more [...]