On my thirtieth birthday, it rained all day and I was in a mood to match. I spent the morning babysitting, as most thirty-year-olds are wont to do, then spent the afternoon feeling terribly sorry for myself. I had decided…
My oldest brothers are twins. One of them is named after my father, the first and middle names swapped because my father decided he did not want a junior. James is named after the song, “Sweet Baby James.” Because my…
Every morning, before I open my eyes and sit up, I steel myself. This will be the day. Today I am going to open my eyes and they will work. I will see. I lost my eyesight so young I’m…