These stories are written from and about everyday life.

Perhaps you have want to share a favorite memory. Maybe you want to share a story about a departed loved one. Maybe a memory that makes you laugh needs to be retold. This is the place. Read some of our stories and then submit your story. 


Who Knew?

by your daughter When night falls the loneliness creeps up on me. Why does the darkness cast such a pall? ...

Angel of Death or Peace

By Gary Redlinski How many times must a veteran die before he finds peace? I died this year on Veterans ...

A Conversation With Jean

October 17, 2018 “I know I promised you my next letter would not take so long. But, you know – ...

A Conversation with Jean

June 29, 2018 “Sorry for the delay. Lots going on.” “Yeah, I been wondering about you. So, let’s have it” ...

A Conversation with Jean

May 20, 2018 “Here I am again. Lots of stuff.” “Yeah, took your time again, eh?” “Yes, and no excuses, ...

Remembering

Our friend Estelle wanted to share this memorial in writing that is on another blog. It is a beautiful piece ...

A Conversation with Jean – March 25, 2018

“Here I am again. Not quite so long this time.” “So, what’s been going on?” “Some pretty interesting stuff. The ...

A Conversation with Jean

A Conversation with Jean - February 28, 2018 “Whoa! Should have really gotten back sooner. Up to my eyeballs in ...

A Conversation with Jean

A Conversation with Jean December 29, 2017 “Hi, me again. Should have gotten back sooner, but you know me. The ...

A Conversation with Jean – November 1, 2017

“Hey, wait a minute, where’ve you been?” “No real excuses, but I have been very busy. And, today was such ...

Skibbereen

As often happens, what is originally planned, changes. Usually, because of an unplanned intervention. So, guess what? It happened in ...

A Conversation with Jean – August 24, 2017

“What! Back so quick! What’s going on? “Yeah, Hard to explain, but I had a dream last night, and it ...

A Conversation with Jean – August 21, 2017

“Long Trip.” “Yeah, I’m still sorting it out. I didn’t know whether I could even handle it, but I went ...

A Conversation with Jean – June 27, 2017

“Hey – Happy Birthday. 90 years ago, little Jean arrived at the Butler house in South Buffalo. You already know ...

A Conversation with Jean – May 14, 2017

"Wow, Mother’s Day - time sure flies. I owe big time. Been over 2 months – sorry for the delay ...

A Conversation with Jean – February, 26 2017

“Yesterday – four years since you left. I miss you a lot. Kathryn McAlarney (her husband Mac’s ashes rest next ...

A Conversation with Jean – January 12, 2017

“Hey, sorry for the delay. Lots of stuff, so I’ll get right at it. Christmas went well, except Michelle didn’t ...

Whelan Family Home Movies

I recently shared a story about my Aunt's funeral. While talking about her, my dad mentioned that he had some ...

A Story Both New and Old

The bay below like a long life lay, Shades of blue and gray. The hills above are red and gold, ...

A Conversation with Jean – November 26, 2016

“I told you this one would be a doozey.” “OK, so get on with it.” “Yeah, it’s been a while ...