Category Archives: Memories

I of I

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

Infinite Infinities, and sugary sweet memories. Continue reading →

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Santa Left a Forwarding Address

Posted on December 24, 2010 by

Wherein the Grinch’s heart grows three sizes. Continue reading →

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Dinner and movie

Posted on December 13, 2010 by

The dinner party turned out well. We had much fun, lots of good food, good company, and good laughs.

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Today is Barbara’s birthday

Posted on December 12, 2010 by

It doesn’t matter that she is no longer here. December 12th will be her birthday as long as I draw breath. Ancient Egyptians believed that as long as your name was remembered, you would live on eternally. Every day, but … Continue reading →

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Six months ago, or “A Reason, A Season, A Lifetime?”

Posted on December 8, 2010 by

June 8. Six months ago. And I am still here, and slowly getting better. I wonder still if I will ever be better. Or is grief, like life, a journey with only one way out? Will I grieve the rest … Continue reading →

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Transgender Day of Remembrance

Posted on November 21, 2010 by

Last night, I attended the Houston Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony on the campus of the University of Houston. I had the good fortune of being in the right place at the right time, and ended up attending with Vanity … Continue reading →

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Four months ago

Posted on October 7, 2010 by

In a few hours, it will be four months since Barbara died from complications of lupus. In that time, I have found a way to continue day-to-day.

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Uno

Posted on October 4, 2010 by

Last night, after dinner, Kris and I played Uno with the girls. Rebeccah wasn’t feeling well, so she didn’t join in. Uno is a great game for adults to play with kids. Anyone can win, because there is a significant … Continue reading →

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The Origin of Love

Posted on October 2, 2010 by

If you haven’t seen “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” yet, drop everything and get it now. Don’t wait until it’s convenient. B and her kids introduced me to the film. It was an incredibly powerful film, but it’s not for … Continue reading →

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Isn’t it “Ironic”?

Posted on October 1, 2010 by

Yes, it’s a little hard to believe, but that series of songs led me to “Ironic” by Alanis Morissette. Yep, I needed to go there tonight. … And life has a funny way of helping you out when You think … Continue reading →

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