All About Trey
The Final Push
In March I thought that my book would be out by April. By late April I thought it would be out by the end of June. By the beginning of August it was finally ready!!! Then, something came out of the blue which halted everything. I found out about a connection I had...
When is “Stand” coming out and how can I get it?
I'm glad you asked. Here's the update. EVERYTHING IS DONE!!! Well, most everything that will be done is almost done. More on that later. Here is where we now...stand (lol, sorry). Just over a month ago a kind of a big deal publisher agreed to look at my book. It turns...
Exciting News
I heard a very astute observation recently. They said that you should never announce that you are going to embark on a weight loss journey. Further, you shouldn't post a "before" picture when you are starting. The reason for both is that you immediately get some of...
What Death Does
Kobe Bryant died yesterday. Gigi Bryant yesterday. Three members of the same family died yesterday. A pilot died yesterday. A serviceman died yesterday. A policeman died yesterday. A doctor died yesterday. A teacher died yesterday. A priest died yesterday. A homeless...
5 Years Since Trey…A List
It's been 5 years (and one week) since Trey passed away. What do you do with that? Well, I'm making a list. Overall, we're good. All things considered...very good.Joe and Bella used to say that they have lived two lives, one with Trey and one since he passed away.Now...
Loss
We were at the 8th annual UnWined event to benefit Children's Hospital Hematology/Oncology division. I jokingly call it our annual opportunity to buy fancy clothes and be reminded that we lost a child to cancer. Truth be told it is our annual honor to represent...
A Summer List
It's been awhile since I've posted a list. It cracks me up how many people love these lists. So, here you go! The amount of food in my fridge on Monday's compared to Friday is hilarious.I cook a lot on weekends.I'm in a burger slump. Salt, pepper, garlic and grill. I...
What’s in a Memory?
I wrote an article about Trey's love for Kennywood 4 years ago. That article is here. It was viewed 22 thousand times on Facebook and countless times overall. Simply put, it was my heart for my son and appreciation for a place like Kennywood written down for all to...
Offend Me
I'm not really sure why I'm posting this. It's been on my heart for weeks now and thus, I shall share. I touched on this topic years ago with this post but I want to expand. Offend me. I guarantee you, it can't be done. Go ahead. Tell me that I'm short. Laugh at how...
What Happened to the Individual?
Jussie Smollett is a liberal gay activist who wanted to besmirch people that support President Trump. The left wants to destroy America. Before that, Jussie Smollett was attacked by two white MAGA hat wearing racists who hate lgbtq people. The right wants to destroy...
This is the Worst
A young teenage girl (NOT BELLA) went to the mall with her parents. She was going to meet her friends. Tragedy struck as her friends were late. She was waiting out there in full view of all that were at the mall, right next to her parents. She kept staring into...
Do What You Can…
I was talking with my good friend Brian Herr about my sister's latest blog post. It was about the simple need for companionship. It referenced my son Trey. He had a girlfriend in pre-school. I mean, she was HIS girlfriend. Other girls wanted his attention but...
Jay Mitlo
Author of Stand