I must admit, I didn’t know what to expect today. We were up at 5am to be at the surgery center by 6am. The hardest part for me initially was being led to the gurney area and having to lie there for something like 5 days before Dr. Brown came. Barrett was able to be…
Date Night
“You ready for our date night?” Barrett asked last night. “Yeah!” Betsy is visiting her entire family in Salt Lake City these week for her Granddaughter’s wedding so we have been getting some work done that she has wanted for years! The place looks great and we have been enjoying our free time. Last night…
Eye of the Beholder
Eyes are the window to the soul. “Look at me, do I look like I need what you’re giving?” I stared at Marioose, a man I just met coming off the Subway in Harlem back in 1995. His eyes glowed with happiness and contentment. I paused awkwardly, “Honestly, no, but that doesn’t mean that you…
Thank You for Choosing Starbucks
An era has ended. My green apron will be hung up for good after next weekend. The days of free espresso and sample pastries are over. The nights of stocking cabinets, saying hi to Tony, checking on the Venti Mocha hair dresser’s mom, hearing another motocross story from the 15 pump cinnamon dulce lady, and…
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Life continues as strange as it is. Tama is still sedated with a respirator and Barrett’s folks and Tama’s husband are continually by her side. Its easy to say that it is the small things that matter but can you imagine how a hand squeeze, smile, or tear causes celebration? These are the small things…