He’s the soldier who disturbs my sleep. The enemy I killed and for whom I weep. We met in his trench that mad, mad night And clashed, in a desperate, dreadful fight. I’d seen my... Read more >>

I’ve never been to a funeral home before, and I’ve never seen a dead person in a coffin before. I’m ten years old and tonight will be my first time, and I have to admit it, I’m... Read more >>

September 2 1939, my youngest brother and I are being evacuated out of London, England, the war is coming and London will be bombed. Along with 300,000 children we were leaving London, to somewhere.... Read more >>

For a long time, I remained ignorant of the true nature of war. Inside my head there was a movie in which a soldier goes off to war, leaving his lover behind. It all seemed so romantic. It was just... Read more >>

This is the last piece of the story I’ve written so far. More will come soon. In this section, Alison reveals to Robb all the details of that fateful night. Part Three can be found here.... Read more >>

This is the third part of my story, where things intensify between Alison and Robb as she reveals more details of the nightmare that changed her life. Part One can be found here, and Part Two can be... Read more >>

This is the second part of my story, which can be found here. The transitions between the two pieces are a little rough, but the scene continues between Alison and Robb. It had all changed on that... Read more >>

Habits feed off our need and want of them, but don’t we want to rid ourselves of our indulgent self-inflicted plagues? Smoking, diets, our lust for the edgy. We try to refrain from the... Read more >>

I have twins; both have been in the ridiculous war. My daughter, who served in the air force, is out now (thank God!). My son is now over there and I keep him in my prayers. Do people at the top... Read more >>

elizabeth: Laurie and I went to see the revival of Hair this past Sunday in Manhattan. I remember reading about this tribal love-rock musical in 1967 and wishing I was older so I could go see it. But... Read more >>