Ryan hesitated a moment as he felt the cold metal of the knob press against his palm. Beyond the glass door he watched the sky—a perfect, dull, uniform grey—and wondered if he should go back downstairs for a jacket. No, he needed to feel this. He needed to feel something. Bracing against the wind that […]
Continue readingI used to be tough. I could weather a heat wave barely breaking a sweat. Sure, summertime meant a small degree of discomfort, but it was eclipsed by fourth of July fireworks, barbecues, and afternoons at the outdoor pool. It meant fun, freedom and adventure; it was a season to look forward to, and being […]
Continue readingIf I said I wasn’t interested in unconditional love, would you think I’m crazy? Would you hit the back button as quickly as possible, black-list this blog, and write me off as some kind of sociopath? Surely, you’d think I’m insane; unconditional love is the pinnacle, the epitome, the ultimate level of emotional attachment, right? […]
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