My thoughts

  • Your First Glance

    When that first glance becomes seconds of thrilling excitement. When seconds become minutes of gazing into each other’s eyes. Those minutes become hours of laughing at anything. Then your lingering kiss fills me with warmth for days after. Those moments… Continue reading

    Your First Glance
  • It’s the beauty in her words…

    I find it strange yet familiar on how such a young lady embodies such an old soul. Her silence bewilders me as she sits in solitude. I can almost discern her thoughts but she is elusive. Then her words speak… Continue reading

    It’s the beauty in her words…
  • Surviving and the In-between

    It’s been a while since my last post…and a very long while with my writing project. My kids seem to need me more as they grow up, especially on how to survive life in general. So they will always be my… Continue reading

    Surviving and the In-between
  • Lingering on a Memory

    Another day of spring semester as I sit here gazing at students strolling around campus. The aroma of coffee and French fries are wafting through the main hallway. The sound of cards slapping a hard surface, and the occasional burst… Continue reading

    Lingering on a Memory
  • For Autism Awareness…

    Dedicated to my son… Black, White, and In-between He sees himself in black and white Rarely any colors in-between He doesn’t know what they mean But he’s still trying He sees the sky in black and white No shades of… Continue reading

    For Autism Awareness…
  • Weird is Cool

    My son recently mentioned that one of his favorite songs is “Cool Kids” by Echosmith. He was singing the song while I was driving him home from Karate class one evening. The lyrics struck my core. Little Ray identified with… Continue reading

  • It’s a “Family Affair”

    It’s my family reunion! I’m excited, tired, and nervous at the same time. The excited part is self-explanatory. I’m tired from cleaning the house for a family luncheon this Friday. My nerves are getting the best of me because my… Continue reading

  • A Father’s Day Message

        Father’s Day is approaching. It’s a wonderful time to honor a great man who taught, or is still teaching you everything about life. An amazing man who continues to love you for as long as he’s alive.  … Continue reading

  • Light It Up Blue

    The CDC released the new numbers regarding the rise of autism prevalence: 1 in 68. But these numbers really reflect the people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I assume there are many children, and even adults, who are undiagnosed because… Continue reading