Letters to Lila #9 (Bees)

9/30/2024 Dear Lila, Transitions.  I know a lot has been going on lately – but I want to remind you of something.  Maybe it will help ease the pressure you’re experiencing with AP World History, and make you feel better about recently hurting your knee.  I know you’re having a tough time lately.  The silence …

The Pain of One-Thousand Needles

After nearly 15-years of not communicating with my sister – we are speaking again. I mentioned this in previous posts – but I was estranged from my older sister, Michelle, for many years due to her substance abuse issues. I recall from a young age (11 – and she was 13) seeing my sister unravel …