Stories

“Taking Teddy Home” follows Carter on a cross-Canada journey to fulfill a promise to his late husband, Teddy. Along the way, memories of their love, struggles, and dreams unfold. A chance encounter with a kind stranger in Newfoundland brings Carter closer to letting go, as he prepares to scatter Teddy’s ashes in the Atlantic—a final act of love and closure.

In 1969, when I was 13, my parents and I set out on an adventure. We took the California Zephyr from Chicago to San Francisco. My mom refused to fly and there wasn't time to drive during my winter school break. Besides which, highways could be treacherous in the winter. Nothing was going to keep us from seeing my new nephew, but the train was much more than a means of transportation.

This story is autobiographical, but some memories have faded and where necessary, I've embellished things to make the story more complete. Even so, this is an accurate portrayal of an experience that has stayed with me for more than 50 years.

Two teens, Jack and Austin, order from a local fast food restaurant. Jack notices Austin's romantic interest in someone sitting at a neighboring table, leading Jack to play wingman for Austin.

Just a pen & paper evening of some friends: a chaotic adventuring day ending with the visit of a sexdemon. And someone's not amused...

Looking for gay stories in the late 1990s, I ran across an author named Comicality and his stories stood out from all of the other stories I could find at that time. I explain how a simple email turned into me getting to know one of the nicest and most encouraging people I’d ever known.

An open letter to my friend Comicality. May he rest in peace.

I wrote this in 2022 for a wonderful person and close friend who gave to others more than he took from them. His positivity and loving spirit touched many hearts throughout his life.

A fantasy poem I wrote back in April 2017

A collection of poems capturing different moments of the heart — from love and loss to hope and new beginnings. Each piece reflects a part of the journey, and more moments, both joyful and bittersweet, will continue to find their place here. Thank you for reading and sharing in this evolving story.

Thoughts, reflections, rethinking life