Those who grew up before the digital age most likely have many old photos stored somewhere. Perhaps they are stuck in a closet somewhere, or boxed up in the garage. I have a shoe box, and from time to time I will go through them looking for something, but often end up glancing at some…… Continue reading The Memories of Old Photos
Memories always have a way of fading with the passage of time. Some memories may be forgotten entirely, while others are seen through the fog of time. There are those which are ingrained into a consciousness and will never fade or dim no matter how long. One such memory is the infamous BenGay incident. My…… Continue reading Uncle Edward and the BenGay Joke
Every day should be Thanksgiving in spirit. Celebrating one day a year is good, and is a great time for families to get together. Sometimes I wonder if the true meanings of many holidays are forgotten. People are quick to move on to the next thing. A few weeks back I noticed Christmas commercials on…… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
The nature of life and death is with us always. Whether it is the incredible joys of a birth of a child, or the agonizing grief at the loss of a loved one, this cycle continues every day. This weighs more on my mind as I approach the first anniversary of the loss of my…… Continue reading A Letter to my Mom
My name is William Lobb, from Scranton, Pennsylvania. It was with a heavy heart that I had to make a trip to Cornwall, England. My brother died and I wanted to be there to be with the rest of the family in this dark hour. I work as an engineer for the Lackawanna Railroad. Luckily…… Continue reading Every Number has a Story
Over the last few months, I have been pre-occupied with the sickness and eventual death of my mom. I have been through a gauntlet of emotions ranging from sadness, disbelief, and perhaps even anger to name a few. My mom has been gone for just a month now, and time continues to move forward without…… Continue reading The Most Common Miracle
Deep Thinking 