One Bright Pearl

Each passing day I mourn the loss of contact with my children. I mourn the loss of friendship with Kirstin.  I am unable to comprehend the fear that would drive one to denying their children an afternoon with their father. I can only conclude that Kirstin is suffering terribly. If you, Kirstin, should read this, [...]

“Now I’m weaker than the palest blue…” Nick Drake - Place To Be
Living alone, homeless, prevented from seeing my children. Where hope for a healthy, mutually caring and respectful relationship once existed, now there is darkness and fear. Not that I am fearful, but lonely for my children, yes. My soon to be ex-wife, Kirstin, [...]

In the interest of continuity and accountability I have updated the About page of this journal.

Suddenly waking, I see a man looming over me. Just as sudden he jumps back, tense, taught, ready to defend himself… or bolt. He was not expecting me to wake so easily.
Stammering, he says, “I was checking whether you were passed out or not.” I reply, “I am not.” Then eyeing my backpack and blanket [...]

Startled, I rose suddenly to the cacophony of explosions, the flash was blinding yet beautiful. Directly across the South Platte river, rising in streaming trails of calico, to a point almost directly above, was the beginning of an impressive fireworks display. The kaleidoscope of colors cascaded endlessly above, raining down trailers of smoke and [...]