1) I'm grateful that although a friend of mine prefers to talk almost exclusively about himself, and doesn't show much interest in my life, I am able to listen compassionately to him when he speaks of his troubles.2) I'm grateful that my husband offered to go for a short hike with me, even though...  read more

I was sitting on the floor of my room.  My mother stood above me.  I looked up at my dresser and lamp.  I asked my mother, “Am I nice?”  I don’ remember her answer.  But later, I found it disturbing that I had to ask.When I was much older, I learned f...  read more

My liver hates me.In fact, if my liver were capable of thought, speech and movement I'm sure it would've already jumped out of my mouth, said "Adios Motherfucker" and hitched a ride to The Betty Ford Clinic. Sadly though, my liver is incapable of these things. Instead, it must endure th...  read more