Stories & reflections
Slice-of-life stories, wheelchair escapades, and everyday discoveries from my “From Where I Sit” columns, featured in The Baltimore Sun publications.
This article was originally published in North County News. The lecturer scanned the audience, cleared his throat and flashed a statement on the screen that forever changed my way of thinking. But first, he reviewed our answers, only shadows of…
Read more: Definition of stress removes anxiety, tension →This column was originally published as part of my “From Where I Sit” series at in Towson Times. The lanky teen folded himself into the lobby chair, flexing his hand while waiting for the results. “I’ll get your parents,” the X-ray…
Read more: Doctor’s casting room shows that life is not set in stone →This article was originally published in North County News. “It’s my fault,” I confessed to my son. “I’ll take the gift inside so if there are any harsh words, they will land on me.” I scooped up the package, plopped…
Read more: A touch of grace to others will help spread holiday goodwill →This column was originally published as part of my “From Where I Sit” series at in Towson Times. The comment fell from my lips before I realized what I’d said. We huddled in a cozy corner of the “Autumn Cheer” social…
Read more: A good divorce — for the sake of the children →This column was originally published as part of my “From Where I Sit” series at in Towson Times. Times of loss are times of transition as life goes on. The tall muscular man doffed his hat, wiped sweat from his forehead…
Read more: What do we keep and what do we let go? →This column was originally published as part of my “From Where I Sit” series at in Towson Times. The faculty couldn’t decide. Two appealing character themes emerged in their planning session for the upcoming school year, and the middle-school faculty faced…
Read more: Middle-school theme strikes chord at home →The tall, muscular man doffed his hat, wiped sweat from his forehead with the back of his hand and announced, “It’s not going to make it.” “Really?” I asked, as I wheeled down the driveway. “What’s wrong?” “We…
Read more: Loss of parents creates difficult time of transition →This column was originally published as part of my “From Where I Sit” series at in Towson Times. They did laundry for two days. My daughter had warned me of her pile of dirty clothes, but we hadn’t counted on the…
Read more: Freshmen come home; even their laundry welcome →
