January 2011
4 posts
1 tag
Sundry
“I made this for you.” She handed me a piece of gray construction paper cut into the shape of an elephant. “Are you trying to tell me something?” She didn’t get the joke. Instead, she smiled and pointed out the lovely purple border she’d hand drawn, and the glittering stars she had affixed to its back. “I made it for you, my lovely, Daddy … but one...
1 tag
Distracted
Jordan is doing very well. We will know the new protocol the team wants to use this week. I haven’t posted because life has intervened. I will be sharing some fun news soon. All I can say is that involves our Miss J, Paramount Studios, a popular television show … and a bit of singing. I’ve said too much.
1 tag
Coping with Reversals
In a story, there’s nothing so pleasing as a good reversal. The reversal is the moment in the story where the hero’s life takes an unexpected turn. In a comedy, it’s often what causes us to bend over with laughter. In a drama, it’s the moment in the story where our heart feels like it has moved to our throat. Reversals provide cathartic moments that give a story momentum...
1 tag
Back to MRI
Jordan is doing well. I didn’t post during the holidays because we all checked out for awhile and I spent my time working on another overdue writing project. Jordan heads to CHLA today for an MRI. We are all crossing our fingers that the tumor has shrunk. I will post news soon.