"I feel the tenderness in your touch, like a loving mother." -Stone "In a life of chaos, you hold steady and never falter". -Water

There was never a shortage of smiles, nor a lack of laugh's when he was around. Nathaniel Smith was a husband, father,mentor and hero to his wife, children, grand children, and great grandchild. His actions inspired, while his words spoke of wisdom, both were always intertwined with his unique jovial sarcasm. He viewed every day … Continue reading Never Forgotten →

I have finally come to terms with reality. The battle has been grueling and in many instances, I thought I would never raise my head above water again. During some of my darkest hours, I convinced myself that sunlight had never truly existed. It was just a matter of dark and less dark. During those … Continue reading A breath at Last →

Everyday holds a handful of ordinary candy, some sour and others sweet. Yet hidden deep under all the same old stuff, lies a piece of candy we have never had before, one that our taste buds will go banana's over. On many accounts I have thrown away the whole batch with the assumption that everything … Continue reading Unexpected Delight →

Garrett walked to the beginning of the pier and took the steps leading down the the soft sandy beach. He sat at the last step and thought. It was a great deal of information to take in, let alone all the emotions swirling around inside him. It made his stomach turn and ache, he bent … Continue reading 1-4 →

Garrett Grave walked briskly across the wooden planks of an old and battered pier. His breath created a small cloud of fog before him as the morning dew clung to the tips of his auburn hair. A man stood hunched over at the end of the pier, his forearms resting on the wooden beam railing which came only to his … Continue reading 1-3 →

It was unusual for Garrett to be up during the early hours of the morning, but he was unable to sleep. So he had showered and starting cooking breakfast when he was interrupted by his sister. "Mom!! Get a camera, quick! Garrett is cooking breakfast!" she yelled down the hallway as she slid into the kitchen … Continue reading 1-2 →

It has been a long week, and it is getting quite late, yet I have a great deal on my mind. I find it very interesting how seemingly insignificant events lead to moments of revelation. For instance, a chance meeting has turned into an hour of intelligent conversation with a man I had never met. … Continue reading Late Night →