Tag: funeral

• Life of the Party

  Caller: “What’s up, man? How are you?” Me: “I’m cool. What’s up?” Caller: “Did you hear anything about Brad passing away?” A wave of numbness crossed my tongue as I held a shallow breath. Me: “Naw, man….I haven’t heard that,” sounding perplexed. Caller: “Someone’s calling. I gotta take this call. I’ll…I’ll call you back. Bye.”…

  GLL+

  May 3, 2026

  Life, Love

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• I almost had an abortion.

  I figured that would get your attention.  Now, on to the meaning of all this. I can remember there was a time when I wanted to be an Air Force pilot.  That had to be one of my first dreams.  As realistic as that was, it played “second fiddle” to an even bigger dream: Music…

  GLL+

  January 16, 2012

  Life

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