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Double Jointed

Posted on September 5, 2016 | by Jay | 3 Comments

For the moment I have her attack in check. But I can see that she is about to do something naughty. She has that glint in her eyes—her eyelids are partially closed and a displaying mischievous squint. And there is that wicked smile. I am holding Lorna’s wrists to fend (more…)

Good Friends—Marva

Posted on July 21, 2016 | by Jay | 4 Comments

[This post is part of a series profiling some of Lorna’s dearest friends and what they each mean to her.] The Battle In the busy airport terminal, I extract my cell phone from its pouch. I have just enough time to call Lorna quickly before I head to the gate, (more…)

Good Friends—Callie

Posted on July 15, 2016 | by Jay | 4 Comments

[This post is part of a series profiling some of Lorna’s dearest friends and what they each mean to her.] Saturday, July 28, 2007 7:45 a.m. Breaking the Ice Tap, tap, tap. I rap lightly on the apartment door. In seconds it opens. Behind it stands Callie, a retired single (more…)

Observations

Posted on July 8, 2016 | by Jay | 3 Comments

[**Sad Content Alert—Brief mention of sad elements included** This blog is designed to be uplifting and positive. But on occasion, in order to tell the complete story of Lorna, I must touch on something a little sadder. Whenever that is true I will post the above alert for those who (more…)

Lorna and Crow

Posted on July 5, 2016 | by Jay | 2 Comments

“Jay, Crow is so funny!” she blurted out laughingly. “He’s so cute I could just eat him!” “Let’s watch Crow,” I say with glee, in response to Lorna’s query about what we should view on television. Lorna rolls her eyes. This isn’t what she had in mind, I can see. (more…)

A Little Reminder

Posted on June 29, 2016 | by Jay | 4 Comments

“Jay, we need to talk.” Those words never fail to inspire fear in me, fear that I have let Lorna down in some way or that I have neglected something important. They usually portend sharing a worry, almost always a concern that involves me and my actions. About a dozen-plus years (more…)

Coming Home—Part 1

Posted on May 26, 2016 | by Jay | 1 Comment

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Living Vigorously. The entire series begins in Childhood.] This…seems to have forced our hand—we must either buy this house or start looking for a new one. Friday, November 14, 2003 Change of Circumstance “Goodbye, Dennis,” Lorna says, waving her hand. Dennis, dressed in a (more…)

The Cambridge Court Concept

Posted on May 15, 2016 | by Jay | 2 Comments

Her creative mind and decorative talents have not yet been brought to bear. At the moment they lack a sense of direction. They need a concept. Monday, February 23, 2004 Inspiration Lorna, arms folded across her chest, is standing silently. Her head is raised slightly and is slowly turning left (more…)

Recreation Day

Posted on April 15, 2016 | by Jay | 4 Comments

I can tell that Lorna is nearly bursting to tell me something. So now I ask the question, one that elicits an honest critique. Discovery “‘Some wives complain that their husbands spend very little time conversing with them…. But a married couple need to reserve time for each other. Otherwise, (more…)

Lorna’s Music—Part 12

Posted on March 25, 2016 | by Jay | 2 Comments

I can see why Lorna loves it. This soft R&B is really her style of music, especially when she is relaxed. Kenny Lattimore—Kenny Lattimore I look left to make sure the way is clear before making a right turn. As I do Lorna craftily, silently reaches up and changes the (more…)