‘I’m just trying to enjoy my life, what I have left’
“I love still being alive. There was a moment when I thought I was dead already. I was ready to cross into the light. But then my parents, who died about eight years ago — one...
Category: Short Stories
Grandmother introduces her to photography
“I’m used to being on the other side of the camera. My grandmother gave me my first one when I was 10 — it was a Kodak Disc — and that just kind of started my...
She has to relearn how to interact with people
“I stopped working to be at home with my son, so this is my first job in eight years. “I found that spending so much time at home, I didn’t really know how to talk to...
He’s working hard to keep those bills paid
“My husband works out of town, which has been a little hard on my son. His dad is in Colorado right now and has been gone off and on since August. But it’s good because we’re...
They’re not quite ready to make that commitment
“One day, I’d like to build a family. She and I are just together right now.” Do you plan to get married? “We don’t know yet.” When will you know? “Hopefully soon.”
Schizophrenia is hampering his dating life
“My biggest challenge right now is getting a girlfriend. I haven’t been meeting many chicks lately.” What’s been the problem? “I haven’t been getting out much. I’ve got schizophrenia. I’ve been struggling with it for about...
Oh where, oh where are those golden arches?
“I’m working on a comic strip. I haven’t named it yet. It’s a little hard to tell with these tattoos, but one character is a grasshopper and the other is a sensei. I started writing it...
Son’s muscular disorder has parents concerned
“We have two boys, 8 years old and 18 months. The oldest just got diagnosed with a muscular disorder. They’re not sure yet, but he might have the type where he becomes weaker as he gets...
Life is good living under parents’ roof again
“I started a job three months ago, so I’m living at home again trying to save some money.” “I just got out of real estate school and I’m studying for my final exam. I’m living back...
Need some good luck? Buy a bonsai tree
“I’ve been selling these bonsai trees for almost 15 years. My whole family grows them in a greenhouse.” Why are bonsai trees popular? “You check the Internet, you’ll see. Bonsai brings good luck. I’m from Japan....
