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There is Something to Be Said for Hanging Out on a Sunny Summer Friday Morning In Montclair with Your Sister

There is something to be said for spending a sunny summer Friday morning in Montclair with your sister. First, per a long-standing and ironclad agreement with said sister, I must note that she is much, much younger than me. Exactly … Continue reading

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The Green Flash

I try to focus on the miracle of now. I am in the middle of a golden ocean, off an island many describe as paradise, on a planet that has, against all odds, given birth to life. We are here to celebrate the lives of people we love, a miracle in itself considering the incalculable odds of loving two people in a world of billions, in a galaxy of four thousand solar systems and a universe of 100 trillion galaxies. That is my prayer. That is my miracle. My way to God. Continue reading

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The Green Flash

After moving back to his hometown to care for his widowed mother, Danny grapples with the pressures and conflicts of family life. Over dinner, his mother vents about politics, revealing their mutual passion for the world outside their home. As the conversation steers towards Conor and Delilah, their complex marriage and potential alcoholism come to light. Despite his desire to intervene, Danny grapples with the consequences of getting involved. Suddenly, a call from Conor reveals a shocking turn of events: Delilah has left him. Continue reading

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The Green Flash

Like Maui I tried to be a good son. But while he was successful in his effort to make the days longer for his mother,  I am haunted by my failure. The months of isolation have only served to make me more comfortable with my ghosts, not quiet them. Which is why I call her every day. I know she is no longer here. That doesn’t mean she is not listening Continue reading

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