Shiva...is the week long mourning period for close family members in the Jewish faith. "'Sitting shiva' is a term used to describe the action of Jewish mourners participating in the traditional rituals of observing a shiva. During the period of shiva, mourners sometimes sit on low stools or boxes while they receive condolence calls. This is... Continue Reading →
Our Secret Lives
I was talking with a colleague at work about what I was going to do Saturday night, and I mentioned karaoke. She was surprised that I was interested in that, and asked me how I got started. Well, I told her I was singing since I was about eight, and had no fears about performing... Continue Reading →
Aaron and Ken: Chapter 1 (continued).
Ken's expressive eyes widened in surprise. In the back of his mind he always had an inkling that Aaron had feelings for him, but he wrote those off as products of his cobweb-filled imagination. The inklings and thoughts that Aaron might have had deeper than friendship feelings were pushed down into the deepest part of... Continue Reading →
Aaron and Ken: Chapter 1
Ken licked the frosting seductively from the spoon in a slow, luxurious manner.. He took his time, savouring the sugary smooth creaminess. A tiny bit escaped and landed on the corner of his mouth. He paused, and then gently and deftly extended his tongue to get every last dollop. He put the spoon down, sighed, and... Continue Reading →
A letter from my heart
It would have been nice… It would have been nice to have been prioritized in a position other than last. It would have been nice to talk one on one, in person, without the distractions of crowds or time. It would have been nice to have you make an effort to want to see me without me making the... Continue Reading →