Author Archives: thewritertracy

         Before— She was 17 when she first told me she wanted to jump out of a plane.  I thought nothing of it.  Because I remember what it’s like to be young and fresh.   To be standing … Continue reading →

On day three of the vacation I’m currently on, I woke up to cloudy skies and rain.  I wasn’t concerned though; we’ve had our sun and the truth is sometimes I secretly enjoy a rainy day at the beach. Because … Continue reading →

The waitress, I noticed, was paying rapt attention to my daughters.  Three sisters sitting in a row, requesting chicken fingers and fries, honey mustard on the side.  She took their orders with care, wanting to get it just right.  I … Continue reading →

When you actually think about it, procrastination is a funny thing. Not always.  I mean, come on, it’s easy to put off doing certain things, things that are no fun.  Like taxes. Cleaning. Flossing teeth.  These are things we need … Continue reading →

Going for it isn’t easy.  Ever.  Doesn’t matter what you want to do, where it is you want to be, or what it takes to get there.  It. takes. courage.  And courage, it seems is something I lack. At least … Continue reading →