When I was little, my family would visit an old-timey seafood restaurant every time we went to the beach. It had aquariums of exotic fish in the lobby and yummy popcorn shrimp on the kid’s menu, but my favorite part was that it boasted its very own alligator, named George. George lived in the lake […]
Wanting Better Words
Sometimes, I wish my words came with a fishing pole so I could reel them back in when I thought better of them. I had one of those moments this week. I thoughtlessly said something to a friend and immediately wished I could take it back. But the words were out there, declaring their unintended […]
When You Face Trouble and Grief
When my family’s dog, Barnabas, started having mobility issues, we kept a close eye on him. His gait was weak and he found it challenging to navigate the house at times, so whenever we noticed he was in distress, we would rush to help him. It was really hard to see him struggling. But recently […]