When I was younger, I entered a contest. Every year. It was a country music singing contest. I entered for several years and always made the final round, only to take 2nd place and not move on to state competition. Two years ago at 35, I entered the competition for Nashville Star (American Idol but [...]

I suppose I should mention I quit drinking last week. I believe it was Thursday the 3rd. I know we’re supposed to keep track and say “dood I’m on like day whatever” for sobriety purposes, but I don’t feel like that. I just don’t drink right now. With my body, I probably shouldn’t. Not only [...]

As I lay on his chest, I can feel his breath rising and falling in rhythmic motion. His heart pounds heavily inside the cage of bones, now beginning to protrude no matter his position. I feel his chest muscles spasm involuntarily as his body fights off sleep, and I rest my hand on his as [...]