The Barefoot Writer

My family and friends say it with love and concern, but if I have to hear “Isn’t AI going to take your job?” one more time…

When I was very little — somewhere between a sippy cup and stealing cookies from the kitchen — I was given a gift I would carry with me through every chapter of my life.

I crawl up the walkway, desperate, my strength having given out hours ago. I’ve been stolen from, belittled, betrayed. My headache won’t quit. Even my dog spent the day growling at me.  This isn’t a country song. It’s just my week.

Some families travel the world together. Others plan elaborate vacations or chase big adventures…

The quote “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” holds a special meaning for me as a volunteer firefighter/EMT and fire/EMS instructor.

The quote “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” holds a special meaning for me as a volunteer firefighter/EMT and fire/EMS instructor.