Picking Up Again

In the wake of Anthony Bourdain's death, hearing responses from others evoked emotions from the weeks after my own father's death. These words resonate deeply.…

Madness of Memories

This time of year I usually fill out a bracket for March Madness. I couldn't bring myself to do it mostly because it reminded me too much of my father. Throughout my childhood I remember he and I waiting for the newspaper or Sports Illustrated with the blank…

My Father, My Hero - Thank You

I was drafting a post several weeks ago just to say how long it's been since I've posted something. That was abruptly interrupted on February 17, with the passing of my father. At 35 years old, I've had my ups and downs in life;…