Throughout my life there have been moments of hope and clarity. Moments when the world around me was filled with grace and light. I will relay some of those stories in the hope that you will find as much meaning in their telling as I do.
Kathleen, the Firefly: a Firefly Story
After the unsuccessful bone marrow transplant, we knew science and the gods had abandoned us. We could count our remaining time as a family in days, not years. So throughout those
Struggling At Cornell: a Firefly Story
After the unsuccessful bone marrow transplant, we knew science and the gods had abandoned us. We could count our remaining time as a family in days, not years. So throughout those
King of Shadows: a Firefly Story
After the unsuccessful bone marrow transplant, we knew science and the gods had abandoned us. We could count our remaining time as a family in days, not years. So throughout those
The Firefly Dinner
Planning the gala in Kathleen’s memory was a welcome distraction, but it was just one night. I still had to deal with losing Kathleen on a daily basis. What does a life mean afte
My Job: a Firefly Story
From the beginning of my relationship with Kathleen, I understood that my job was to protect her from the danger I knew so well, and to shield her from that pain whenever I could.
When In Disgrace with Fortune: a Firefly Story
On a Saturday evening in October 2000, Kathleen and I giddily dressed, ready to celebrate the wedding of a dear friend. We knew that lives were about to be even more closely joined
The Silent Scream: a Firefly Story
Sonnet #116 was the first of Shakespeare’s that I memorized; the first I recited to Kathleen; the first reading at our wedding; and after “I love you,” they became the first
Remembering Kathleen: a Firefly Story
Thanks to the hard work and generosity of many people, on an October night in New Haven, we were able to fulfill Victoria’s vision to turn Kathleen’s death into something good
Something Good for Someone Else: a Firefly Story
Victoria pointed us to the path of acceptance and healing. We had a mission: to turn Kathleen’s death into something good for someone else.