Happy birthday, Dad
Today is my dad's 76th birthday. It is also his last birthday. I don't know how much longer this incredible human being will be with us,...
Lucky girl
File under "Words I Never Thought I'd Type": I just said goodbye to my dad for the last time.* Carl and I had to leave for the airport....
Vigil of heartbreak
I am sitting by my father's bedside as the early morning light of home filters through the blinds. My only sibling sits across from me...
The courageous doctor and the 'fraidy cat
Tonight after Mom and Auntie Barb left, Carl and I had a great talk with Dad. I told him that, while he was intubated and sedated in...
Best. Selfie. Ever.
I said, "Sorry, you guys, but we're gonna have to take a selfie." Dad (much to my surprise) replied, "YES. Yes. A selfie." Best. Selfie....
Casanova and the drug smuggler
I've been interviewing Dad and recording it à la StoryCorps this week. And although the original intent was just to capture the stories I...